Definition

A hairstyle where hair is twisted or rolled into a knot and placed at the back of the head, often at the nape of the neck.

Example

She wore her hair in a beautiful chignon for the wedding.

Conversation

I love the way you styled your hair today, is that a chignon?

Thanks! Yeah, I wanted something elegant for the event tonight.

It looks great; I should try a chignon for my next outing.

You definitely should! It's easy to do and looks classy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chignon comes from the French word 'chignon', which means a bun or knot of hair. The term is derived from 'chignon' (meaning nape of the neck), indicating the hairstyle is typically worn at the back of the head.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word for the nape of the neck, 'chignon', to remember that a chignon is a hairstyle worn at the back of the head.

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