noun
chignon
Chignon (noun) means a knot of hair twisted and pinned up at the back of the neck; a bun.
noun
1
A knot of hair twisted and pinned up at the back of the neck; a bun.
"If I close my eyes I can see Marie today as I saw her then. Round, rosy face, snub nose, dark hair piled up in a chignon."
— Agatha Christie (1977)
"The physician should evaluate for a history of tight ponytails, buns, chignons, braids, twists, weaves, cornrows, dreadlocks, sisterlocks, and hair wefts in addition to the usage of religious hair coverings."
— Becky S. Li, Howard I. Maibach (2021)
2
A short-lived swelling on a newborn's head caused by a vacuum-assisted delivery.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French chignon circa 1780, when the hairstyle was in fashion.
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What is the meaning of chignon?
"chignon" (noun) means a knot of hair twisted and pinned up at the back of the neck; a bun.
What is another word for chignon?
Other words for "chignon" include bun.
What are the different meanings of chignon?
"chignon" has 2 main meanings: 1. A knot of hair twisted and pinned up at the back of the neck; a bun; 2. A short-lived swelling on a newborn's head caused by a vacuum-assisted delivery.
