Chanel

[shuh-nel; French sha-nel] /ʃəˈnɛl; French ʃaˈnɛl/
noun
1.
Gabrielle
[ga-bree-el] /ga briˈɛl/ (Show IPA), ("Coco") 1882–1971, French fashion designer.
Can be confused
channel, Chanel, charnel.
Examples from the web for Chanel
  • Coco was forced to operate her couture business apart from parfums Chanel.
  • In return, he gained complete rights to all products stamped with the name Chanel.
British Dictionary definitions for Chanel

Chanel

/French ʃanɛl/
noun
1.
Gabrielle (ɡabriɛl), known as Coco Chanel. 1883–1971, French couturière and perfumer, who created "the little black dress" and the perfume Chanel No. 5
Word Origin and History for Chanel

Paris fashion house, founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971), French fashion designer and perfumier, who opened her first shop in 1909. The perfume Chanel No. 5 debuted in 1921.