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Cha·nel

(shə-nĕl′), Gabrielle Bonheur Known as "Coco." 1883-1971.
French fashion designer famous for her tailored suits and dresses and for her line of perfumes, particularly Chanel No. 5.
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Chanel

(French ʃanɛl)
n
(Biography) 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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Cha•nel

(ʃəˈnɛl, ʃæ-)

n.
Gabrielle, ( “Coco” ), 1882–1971, French fashion designer.
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