Chillon

[ shuh-lon, shil-uhn; French shee-yawn ]
noun

  1. an ancient castle in W Switzerland, at the end of Lake Geneva.

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How to use Chillon in a sentence

  • He is much troubled to find that the dungeon in the Castle of Chillon is much more cheerful than he had supposed it was.

    Humanly Speaking | Samuel McChord Crothers

  • Chillon came home from a garrison town, and there was a consultation about his future career.

  • They descended, Chillon saying that they would soon have the mists rising, and must not delay to start on their journey.

  • The blast of the postillion's horn on the dark highway moved Chillon to say: 'This is what they call posting, my dear.'

  • A letter was handed to Chillon in the hall of the admiral's hotel, where his baggage had already been delivered.

British Dictionary definitions for Chillon

Chillon

/ (ʃɪˈlɒn, French ʃijɔ̃) /

noun

  1. a castle in W Switzerland, in Vaud at the E end of Lake Geneva

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