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abattoir

/æbəˈtwɑːr/ noun · British & US
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What does abattoir mean?

noun

A building or place where animals are slaughtered for food, especially beef or pork. A slaughterhouse.

Example

"The abattoir was a large, industrial complex on the outskirts of town."

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