avortoir

French

Etymology

From avorter +‎ -oir, modeled on abattoir (“slaughterhouse”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.vɔʁ.twaʁ/
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Noun

avortoir m (plural avortoirs)

  1. (derogatory, anti-abortion) abortion clinic; abortion mill, abortuary

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