mouroir

French

Etymology

From mourir (“to die”) +‎ -oir.

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Noun

mouroir m (plural mouroirs)

  1. (derogatory) a place to die; a place (e.g. a hospital or nursing home) of such poor quality that it only serves as a place to die

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