slayers

Definition of slayersnext
plural of slayer

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Noun
  • Its name derives from bundles of its tough stems, which were used in Europe by butchers to remove meat and fat from wooden chopping blocks.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This steakhouse has its own butchers shop right next door and serves four different kinds of beef, including Kobe beef, Japanese wagyu, North American wagyu and USDA prime.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Comments from officials have led to fears of some of those detained being put to death in Iran, one of the world’s top executioners.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Under South Carolina's protocol, Bryant's executioners will place a hood over his head and strap him to a chair.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Slayers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slayers. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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