Etymology

Chariton

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Today it means: The Chariton River in Iowa and Missouri, USA, which is a tributary of the Missouri River. Full definition →

Latin Charitōn ← Ancient Greek Χαρίτων
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΧαρίτων
  2. Latin · borrowed fromCharitōn
  3. English todayChariton

Borrowed from Latin Charitōn, from Ancient Greek Χαρίτων (Kharítōn), an Ancient Greek author.

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