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chateau

cha·teau [ sha tṓ ] (plural cha·teaux [ sha tṓ, sha tṓz ] or cha·teaus [ sha tṓ, sha tṓz ]) or châ·teau [ sha tṓ ] (plural châ·teaux [ sha tṓ, sha tṓz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
French castle: a castle or large house in France, often one that has a vineyard attached and gives its name to wine produced there

[Mid-18th century. Via French< Latin castellum (see castle)]
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