butchery

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• IPA ^(key): /ˈbʊtʃ(ə)ri/

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Noun

Singular butchery

Plural butcheries

1. (countable & uncountable) Butchery is the ruthless killings of humans.
2. (countable & uncountable) Butchery is the work of slaughtering and preparation of animals for sale as meat.