CHÂTEAU


Meaning of CHÂTEAU in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sha-ˈtō ]

noun

( plural châ·teaus -ˈtōz ; or châ·teaux -ˈtō(z))

Etymology: French, from Old French chastel, Latin castellum fortress

Date: 1720

1. : a feudal castle or fortress in France

2. : a large country house : mansion

3. : a French vineyard estate

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