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> sha-ˈtō
plural châ​teaus sha-ˈtōz or châ​teaux sha-ˈtō(z)

Definition

  • a feudal castle or fortress in France
  • a large country house mansion
  • a French vineyard estate
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
castle estate hacienda hall manor manor house manse mansion palace villa
Examples
  • //a gorgeous château on a hill
First Known Use
1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
French, from Old French chastel, Latin castellum fortress
château
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château
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