abattoir

Meanings

• noun

  A large building or establishment where livestock are slaughtered and processed for meat.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈæb.əˌtwɑ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abattoir
stare , repair , repair , square , laire

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Variants

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abattoir , abattoirs

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Etymology

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From French abbatoir, from abbater 'to beat, kill, destroy'.

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Trivia

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1. Abattoirs were common in ancient Rome and Greece.

2. The largest abattoir in the world is located in Brazil.

3. The term 'abattoir' is derived from the French word 'abbatoir', which means 'butcher's block'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slaughterhouse: A building or facility where livestock or other animals are slaughtered and processed for meat.

2. Meatpacking plant: A large industrial facility where livestock or poultry carcasses are processed into meat products.

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Culture

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Abattoirs have been significant in human history due to their role in providing food and sustenance. They have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "abattoir"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large industrial building with trucks delivering livestock, workers in protective gear, and the sound of machinery and livestock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abattoir' with 'slaughterhouse' or 'meat processing plant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'abattoir' as 'A Big Animal Taste Treatment In Room'.

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