Synonyms for chignon

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sheen-yon, sheen-yuhn; French shee-nyawn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃin yɒn, ʃinˈyʌn; French ʃiˈnyɔ̃

Définition of chignon

Origin : "knot or coil of hair worn at the back of the neck," from French chignon "nape of the neck," from Old French chaignon "iron collar, shackles, noose" (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *catenionem (nominative *catenio), from Latin catena "chain, fetter, restraint" (see chain (n.)). Popular 1780s, 1870s, 1940s. Form influenced in French by tignon "coil of hair."

noun hairdo

Example sentences :

The hood resting on the edge of her chignon formed a kind of Phrygian cap.
Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola

She was thinking abruptly, unhappily, about that chignon she had bought yesterday.
Extract from : « Teething Ring » by James Causey

Dotty was giving an extra touch to her chignon, and Prudy trying on her cap.
Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May

Mrs. Tripp tossed her chignon and descended a step of the stairs.
Extract from : « Cressy » by Bret Harte

Some deal in human hair, which is used by native females as a chignon.
Extract from : « Castes and Tribes of Southern India » by Edgar Thurston

It is of about as much use to him as a chignon, and he knows as much what to do with it, for any other purpose.
Extract from : « Science and Education » by Thomas H. Huxley

Above the knot or chignon they each displayed a bunch of fresh roses.
Extract from : « Pepita Ximenez » by Juan Valera

I request, Mr. Chignon, you will devote your ambition to your own part of the compliment.
Extract from : « The Heiress; » by John Burgoyne

Place a net of pearl or gilt beads over the Chignon, as in cut.
Extract from : « Self-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work » by Mark Campbell

She had taken that chignon for a pillow, and fastened it to the back of the seat.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870 » by Various

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