Chanel

[ shuh-nel; French sha-nel ]

/ ʃəˈnɛl; French ʃaˈnɛl /

noun

Ga·bri·elle

[ga-bree-el] /ga briˈɛl/, Coco, 1882–1971, French fashion designer.

Can be confusedChanel channel charnel

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The pieces are near-identical, excepting the signature buttons on the Chanel suit and a few small tailoring details.
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Sure, some ignored the protests, and made their pilgrimages to Apple, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton flagship stores.
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Kendall Jenner Walks in Chanel Couture: Kendall Jenner is unstoppable.
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Another attendee, Chanel Andre, told CNN that it was hot inside the arena.
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The message of all this Chanel belt-tightening is that the rich are not just like you and me.
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All the coast that stretcheth from the entrie of the chanel to the point of El capo del Spirito santo, is not very faire.
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British Dictionary definitions for chanel

Chanel

/ (French ʃanɛl) /

noun

Gabrielle (ɡabriɛl), known as Coco Chanel. 1883–1971, French couturière and perfumer, who created "the little black dress" and the perfume Chanel No. 5

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Word Origin and History for chanel

Chanel

Paris fashion house, founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971), French fashion designer and perfumier, who opened her first shop in 1909. The perfume Chanel No. 5 debuted in 1921.

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Chanel

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Word Origin and History for chanel

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