con·sign·ee

[kon-sahy-nee, -si-, kuhn-sahy-]
noun
a person or party to whom something, usually merchandise, is consigned.

Origin:
1780–90; consign + -ee

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consignee (ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person, agent, organization, etc, to which merchandise is consigned

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Consignee is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Example sentences
Such license applications had to identify the specific defense articles to be exported, the foreign consignee, and the end-user.
Each consignee must provide certain certifications on company letterhead that is signed by the consignee.
The principal in the export transaction that purchases the commodities for delivery to the ultimate consignee.
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