definition of the word abreuvoir

French, a watering place

abreuvoir (plural abreuvoirs)

1. (obsolete, Masonry) The joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar. - Gwilt
2. (of humans) Cold water drinking fountain typically found in public locations; also, fountain or water source for animals (birds, horses etc.)

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• IPA: /a.brœ.vwar/, SAMPA: /a.br9.vwar/

abreuvoir m. (plural abreuvoirs)

1. watering hole (for animals)
2. (Canada) fountain

fountain fontaine

• abreuvoir à mouches

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