CHYRON

Etymology 1

A genericization of the trademark of the Chyron Corporation, which was named in reference to Chiron, a centaur in Greek mythology.

Noun

chyron (plural chyrons)

(US, television) A set of graphics or words at the bottom of a television screen, sometimes unrelated to the current viewing content.

Etymology 2

Noun

chyron (plural chyrons)

(obsolete) Alternative form of ciron (“the itch-mite (Sarcoptes scabiei), which infects the skin”).

Source: Wiktionary



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