Chillon

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

noun

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

Chillon

/ ʃijɔ̃; ʃɪˈlɒn /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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