abattoir

Etymology

Borrowed from French abattoir, from abattre (“to slaughter”) (cognate to abate) + -oir (“-ory”).

noun

  1. A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc.
    Once the cows reach maturity, they're sent to the abattoir.
  2. A place or event likened to a slaughterhouse, because of great carnage or bloodshed.
    The army's raid on the enemy turned into a major abattoir.

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