packinghouse

packinghouse
packinghouse [pak′iŋ hous΄ ]
n.
a plant where meats are processed and packed for sale; also, a similar plant for packing fruits and vegetables

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pack·ing·house (păkʹĭng-hous') n.
1. A firm that slaughters, processes, and packs livestock into meat and meat products.
2. A firm that processes and packs food products other than meat.

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