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Chignon

/ʃɪnˈjɒn/

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

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noun

1
A roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.
2
A temporary swelling on a neonate's head after a ventouse-assisted delivery.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Chignon"

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Word	Definition
tricknoun	Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
bun dropnoun	A sudden release of long hair that has been tied up in a bun so that it hangs at full length.
bantu knotnoun	A tight bun or knot of hair, part of a hairstyle having many such knots on a base of square or triangular partitions of hair.
scrunchienoun	A small elasticated ring of fabric placed around long hair to hold it in place behind the head.
neckerchiefnoun	A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.
tignonnoun	An article of woman's headgear consisting of a piece of material tied in individual ways.
bunnetnoun	(Scotland, New Zealand) A style of flat cap traditionally made from wool, commonly worn by farmers and country gentlemen in cool climates.
topknotnoun	A decorative knot of hair on the crown of the head, sometimes having ribbons or feathers.
updonoun	A woman's hairdo in which most hair is kept above the neck
neckernoun	A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.
hair-tidynoun	(historical) A dish used by women in the past to store the hair that fell while combing, and use it later for a bun, etc.
neck-kerchiefnoun	Alternative form of neckerchief. [A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.]
neck kerchiefnoun	Alternative form of neckerchief. [A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.]
hairlocknoun	A lock of hair.
tressesnoun	a head of hair, particularly when the hair is of length
roll-necknoun	Alternative form of rollneck. [A turtleneck sweater.]
snoodnoun	A small hairnet or cap worn by women to keep their hair in place.
simple knotnoun	A common knot used to tie a necktie.
bonnetnoun	A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
neckkerchiefnoun	Alternative form of neckerchief. [A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.]