First Known Use: 1720
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château
noun châ·teau \sha-ˈtō\
: a castle or a large house especially in France
plural châ·teaus \-ˈtōz\ or châ·teaux \-ˈtō(z)\
Full 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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Origin of CHÂTEAU
French, from Old French chastel, Latin castellum fortress
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