pha|e|ton

pha|e|ton
pha|e|ton «FAY uh tuhn», noun.
1. a lightweight, fourwheeled carriage with or without a top. It is pulled by one or two horses, and has one or two seats.
2. an open automobile similar to a touring car.
3. the body of such an automobile.
[< French phaéton < Phaëton Phaëthon]

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