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Abattoir

Abattoir Meaning & Definition
Abattoir Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Abattoir?

[n] a building where animals are butchered

Synonyms | Synonyms for Abattoir: butchery | shambles | slaughterhouse

Related Terms | Find terms related to Abattoir:

See Also | building | edifice

Abattoir In Webster's Dictionary

\A`bat`toir"\ ([.a]`b[.a]t`tw[aum]r"), n.; pl. {Abattoirs} (-tw[aum]rz"). [F., fr. abattre to beat down. See {Abate}.] A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc.

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