Definitions

1. noun

a young or immature bird, especially one that has just left the nest

“The birdwatcher spotted a chaton perched on a nearby branch.”

2. noun

a small or immature bud or flower

“The gardener was careful not to damage the delicate chaton of the rose.”

3. noun

a small, ornamental metal or glass finial, typically at the end of a curtain or other textile

“The antique curtain featured intricate chatons of silver and gold.”