Slaughterhouse
Slaughterhouse
A Slaughterhouse (/'slɔːtərhaʊs/), also known as an abattoir (/'æbətwɑːr/), is a facility where animals are slaughtered, most often (though not always) to provide food for humans.
Etymology
The term "Slaughterhouse" derives from the Old English slohtorhūs, which is a combination of slohtor (slaughter) and hūs (house). The term "Abattoir" is of French origin and was first used in English in the early 19th century. It comes from the French verb abattre, meaning 'to fell' or 'to knock down'.
Related Terms
- Animal welfare
- Humane Slaughter Act
- Meat packing industry
- Rendering (animal products)
- Animal rights
- Food safety
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Slaughterhouse
- Wikipedia's article - Slaughterhouse
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