abattoir

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæb.əˌtwɑr/ or /ˈæb.əˌtwɑ/

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• Hyphenation: ab‧at‧toir

Noun

Singular abattoir

Plural abattoirs

1. (countable) A slaughterhouse; a place where animals are killed.
   • Synonyms: butchery, shambles and slaughterhouse