What does Chateau mean?

Chateau \Cha`teau"\, n.; pl. Chateux. [F. ch[^a]teau a castle. See Castle.]

1. A castle or a fortress in France. [1913 Webster]

2. A manor house or residence of the lord of the manor; a gentleman's country seat; also, particularly, a royal residence; as, the chateau of the Louvre; the chateau of the Luxembourg. [1913 Webster]

Note: The distinctive, French term for a fortified castle of the middle ages is ch[^a]teau-fort. [1913 Webster]

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chateau

noun

1: an impressive country house (or castle) in France

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