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château
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châ·teau

noun \sha-ˈtō\
plural châ·teaus \-ˈtōz\ or châ·teaux \-ˈtō(z)\

Definition of CHÂTEAU

1
: a feudal castle or fortress in France
2
: a large country house : mansion
3
: a French vineyard estate
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Examples of CHÂTEAU

  1. <a gorgeous château on a hill>

Origin of CHÂTEAU

French, from Old French chastel, Latin castellum fortress
First Known Use: 1720

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Synonyms
castle, mansion, estate, hacienda, hall, manor, manor house, manse, palace, villa

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