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abattoir

[ab-uh-twahr, ab-uh-twahr] / ˈæb əˌtwɑr, ˌæb əˈtwɑr /
NOUN
slaughterhouse
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"Obviously the society suspended those abattoirs immediately and launched an investigation, but launching investigations has been going on for some considerable time."

From BBC

The curriculum encourages students to find their own venues in and around Kumasi, be that an abattoir or an auto repair shop, so that their art becomes part of the city.

From New York Times

Industry has predictably squealed like pigs on the way to the abattoir.

From Los Angeles Times

They also have to monitor the operation of abattoirs and certify some meat exports.

From BBC

Aside from wine, China maintains barriers on imports of lobsters and meat from some abattoirs.

From Reuters