Meaning of the word chignon in English

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chignon

US /ˈʃiːn.jɑːn/

UK /ˈʃiːn.jɑːn/

a knot or coil of hair arranged on the back of a woman's head

Example:

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She wore her hair in an elegant chignon for the formal event.

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The ballerina's perfect chignon remained intact throughout the performance.

Synonym:

bun knot coil updo

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