chop·house

[chop-hous]
noun, plural chop·hous·es [chop-hou-ziz] .
a restaurant specializing in chops, steaks, and the like.

Origin:
1680–90; chop1 + house

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chophouse1 (ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a restaurant specializing in steaks, grills, chops, etc

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chophouse2 (ˈtʃɒpˌhaʊs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(formerly) a customs house in China

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