Château

/ˈʃæ.təʊ/ noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A French castle, fortress, manor house, or large country house.
  2. 2
    Any stately residence imitating a distinctively French castle.
  3. 3
    An estate where wine is produced and often bottled, especially in Bordeaux.

Synonyms

All synonyms
castleestateestate wineryfortressmanor housemansion

Etymology

Originated 1730–40. Unadapted borrowing from French château, from Old French chastel, from Latin castellum. Doublet of cashel, castell, castellum, and castle.

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