château

Definitions of château
  1. noun
    a large and stately mansion
    synonyms: château fort
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    type of:
    manoir, résidence
    a large and imposing house
  2. noun
    a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
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    type of:
    fortification
    defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
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