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Synonyms for poorhouse
ˈpʊərˌhaʊs; -ˌhaʊ zɪzpoor·house

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  1. poorhousenoun

    an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

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  1. poorhousenoun

    Synonyms:
    almshouse, infirmary

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  1. List of paraphrases for "poorhouse":

    hospice

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