chignon
Meaning
- A roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.
- A temporary swelling on a neonate's head after a ventouse-assisted delivery.
Translations
chignon
crocchia
moño
Dutt
topuz
knoetPronounced as (IPA)
/ʃɪnˈjɒn/
Etymology
Borrowed from French chignon circa 1780, when the hairstyle was in fashion.
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