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chignon

bun (hairstyle)

noun shee-NYON Rare
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Origin: Old French chaignon, from Latin catena (chain)

Usage Note

Chignon refers to hair twisted or pinned up at the back or top of the head. The word entered English directly from French and is recognised internationally. A low chignon at the nape (nuque) is called chignon bas, while a high one is chignon haut.

Examples

"Elle portait ses cheveux en chignon pour la cérémonie."

Natural Translation

She wore her hair in a bun for the ceremony.

Literal Translation

She wore her hair in bun for the ceremony.

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