abattoirs

Meanings

• noun

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

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Variants

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abattoir , abattoirs

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Etymology

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From French abbatoir, from abbatre 'to slaughter'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest abattoir is in Brazil, with an annual capacity of over 1 million cattle.

2. Abattoirs have been in existence since ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slaughterhouse: A synonym for an abattoir, where livestock are slaughtered and processed for meat.

2. Meatpacking plant: A large industrial facility where livestock or poultry carcasses are processed and packaged for distribution.

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Culture

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Abattoirs have been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times. They are an essential infrastructure for the meat industry and have been depicted in various forms of art and literature. For instance, in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm,' the character Boxer is sent to the 'knacker's yard,' which can be interpreted as an abattoir.

How to Memorize "abattoirs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large industrial building with trucks coming in and out, delivering livestock. Inside, you can see workers in protective clothing, slaughtering animals and processing meat.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'abattoir' by associating it with the French word 'abbatoir,' which means 'to slaughter'.

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