crillon
crillon Lexical Profile
• noun
A historic luxury hotel situated on the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France, originally constructed as a palace in the 18th century.
"The international diplomats gathered at the Crillon to finalize the terms of the postwar treaty."
A French surname of historical significance, most notably associated with the celebrated 16th-century military commander known for his exceptional valor during the French Wars of Religion.
"King Henry IV affectionately referred to his loyal commander as 'the brave Crillon'."
The southernmost cape of Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East, jutting into the La Pérouse Strait.
"The expedition navigated the treacherous, fog-bound waters off Cape Crillon before reaching the Sea of Okhotsk."
Word Nuance & Usage
Almost exclusively encountered as a capitalized proper noun. It is most frequently used in reference to the famous Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, or as a historical surname and geographical place name.
• Rhymes for crillon
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the French commune of Crillon in the Vaucluse department. The famous Parisian hotel was named after the Dukes of Crillon, who acquired the palatial building in 1788. Topographical landmarks bearing the name, such as Cape Crillon, were named in honor of the 16th-century French general Louis des Balbes de Berton de Crillon.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.