I. ˈchōn noun
( plural chon )
Etymology: Korean
1. : a Korean subsidiary unit of value equal to 1/100 won or 1/100 hwan — see money table
2. : a coin representing one chon
II. noun
( plural chon or chons )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Spanish chona, of American Indian origin
1. : a language family of southern Argentina and Tierra del Fuego comprising the languages spoken by the Tehuelche and the Ona people
2.
a. : a people speaking a Chonan language
b. : a member of any such people
• cho·nan ˈchōnən adjective , usually capitalized