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Chillon

American  
[shuh-lon, shil-uhn, shee-yawn] / ʃəˈlɒn, ˈʃɪl ən, ʃiˈjɔ̃ /

noun

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


Chillon British  
/ ʃijɔ̃, ʃɪˈlɒn /

noun

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

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As the sun set on Lake Geneva, the boat set off for Chillon Castle, where Pompeo gave a Q&A and participants were treated to a banquet.

From The Guardian Jun. 2, 2019

The relay began at the Chateau de Chillon, a medieval fortress at the eastern end of the lake, and finished in Geneva itself.

From Reuters Aug. 23, 2017

I was charmed by both and upon arrival, drawn to the waterfront promenade for a stroll past the town’s restaurants, hotels and historical Chillon Castle.

From Washington Post Oct. 27, 2016

This is the Chillon river, the sole water source for around two million people in northern Lima.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2014

Childe Harold, Prisoner of Chillon, and Don Juan are his finest poems.

From A Brief Handbook of English Authors by Oscar Fay Adams

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