WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
cha•ton
(sha tôn′),USA pronunciation n., pl. -tons
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(-tôn′).USA pronunciation
- JewelryAlso called chaton′ foil′. an imitation gem of paste that has its pavilion backed with metal foil or silver to reflect light.
- Jewelrya bezel in a ring.
- Gmc; compare Old High German kasto container
- French, Old French chastun gem setting
- 1570–80
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