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Chantilly

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Chan·til·ly  (shn-tl, shä-t-y)
A village of northern France north of Paris. It was long noted for its fine porcelain and delicate lace. Population: 11,000.
Chantilly [ʃænˈtɪlɪ (French) ʃɑ̃tiji]
n
1. (Placename) a town in N France, near the Forest of Chantilly formerly famous for lace and porcelain. Pop.: 11 341 (1990)
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) Also called Tiffany a breed of medium-sized cat with silky semi-long hair
adj
(Cookery) (of cream) lightly sweetened and whipped


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Henry van der Luyden's arm, sat weeping softly under her Chantilly veil, her hands in her grandmother's ermine muff.
The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith View in context
"But," suggested D'Artagnan, "have we not our friend Musqueton, who managed for us so well at Chantilly, Porthos?
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le Prince who ordered me to hold his cards at Chantilly -- one night when a courier came to him from the king.
Ten Years Later by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
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