Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually oval-shaped piece of dough that has been pinched off from a larger mass, used in the preparation of puff pastry.

“To make the perfect croissant, one must carefully shape the chapon and roll it out into thin sheets.”

2. proper noun

A commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France.

“The village of Chapon is a charming destination for those looking to escape the city.”