abortuary en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈbɔɹt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ (General-American)
- /əˈbɔːt͡ʃwəɹi/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /əˈbɔːt͡ʃʊəɹi/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of abort + mortuary.
Meanings
- (derogatory, qualifier:anti-abortion, slang) A place where abortions are performed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abortuaries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |