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Chanel

From French surname: either channel (a waterway) or a jug, jar, or bottle, indicating a maker of such vessels.

Meaning and origin

Chanel is derived from a French surname that originally meant either a channel of water or a jug, jar, and bottle, indicating a maker or seller of such pottery.

How to pronounce Chanel

English (US)shuh-NEL /ʃəˈnɛl/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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