CHIGNON

chignon

(noun) a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

chignon (plural chignons)

A roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.

(medicine) A temporary swelling on a neonate's head after a ventouse-assisted delivery.

Synonyms

• (hairstyle): bun, cock-up

Source: Wiktionary

Chi"gnon (, n. Etym: [F., prop. equiv. to chaînon link, fr. chaîne chain, fr. L. catena Cf. Chain.]

Definition: A knot, boss, or mass of hair, natural or artificial, worn by a woman at the back of the head. A curl that had strayed from her chignon. H. James.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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