Chignon Definition

shēn-yŏn, shēnyŏn
noun
A knot or coil of hair worn at the back of the neck.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Chignon

Noun

Singular:
chignon
Plural:
chignons

Origin of Chignon

  • French from Old French chaignon chain, collar, nape from Vulgar Latin catēniō from Latin catēna chain

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French chignon.

    From Wiktionary

Chignon Sentence Examples

  • Doll hair that is molded in a chignon style was made about 1860.

  • Rather than sport a formal French twist or chignon this season, many girls are planning a simple half up and half down updo.

  • If your hairstyle is a classic chignon or sleek updo and your dress is a traditional ball gown, a classic bridal makeup look works well.

  • Whether it's having all your hair pulled into a high bun or held elegantly in place by a loose chignon, the choices for an up-do are numerous.

  • Once both sides are done, undo the clips and gather the hair into a loose, messy chignon.

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