chyron means A set of graphics or words at the bottom of a television screen, sometimes unrelated to the current viewing content. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.
chyron is pronounced /ˈkaɪɹɒn/.
Etymology
Genericization of the trademark Chyron, from Chiron (“centaur of Greek mythology”).
noun
- A set of graphics or words at the bottom of a television screen, sometimes unrelated to the current viewing content.“Chyrons (electronically enlarged words or numbers superimposed on the screen) might be used to illustrate and compare budget figures or to emphasize a quote.”
verb
- To display (material) on screen by this technology.