-ery
suffixin nouns- the group or class of
- greenery
- confectionery
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- the state or character of
- bravery
- slavery
- the art or practice of
- cookery
- archery
- a place where something is made, grows, lives, etc.
- bakery
- orangery
Word Originfrom French -erie, based on Latin -arius and -ator.