Definitions For Chyron

Etymology 1

A genericization of the trademark of the w:chyron corporation, chyron corporation, which was named in reference to chiron, a centaur in Greek mythology.

Pronunciation

{{enPR, kīrŏn}} (RP) /ˈkaɪɹɒn/ (GA) /ˈkaɪɹɑn/ {{hyphenation, en, chy, ron}}

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

See ciron.

Noun

CHYRON (plural CHYRONs) (obsolete) Alternate form of sarcoptes scabiei/em), which infects the skin/">ciron, , the itch-mite (sarcoptes scabiei), which infects the skin.