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Chanel

[shuh-nel; Fr. sha-nel] Origin

Cha·nel

[shuh-nel; Fr. sha-nel]
noun
Ga·bri·elle [ga-bree-el] , (“Coco”), 1882–1971, French fashion designer.
channel, Chanel, charnel.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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Chanel (French ʃanɛl)
 
n
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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Chanel
Paris fashion house, founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971), Fr. fashion designer and perfumer, who opened her first shop in 1909. The perfume Chanel No. 5 debuted in 1921.
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