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chignon

/ʃɪɡˈnɒ̃/

/ʃɪɡˈnɑn/

Translations

chignonnoun

chignons

/ʃɪɡˈnɒ̃/

/ʃɪɡˈnɑn/

She wore a beautiful chignon at the wedding.

На свадьбе она носила красивый шиньон.

Synonyms

chignonadjective

/ˈʃiːnjɒn/

/ˈʃiːnjɑːn/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "chignon pin").

chignonnoun

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

She styled her hair into a sleek chignon for the formal event.

A roll or knot of false hair worn at the back of the head as an attachment or hairpiece.

In Victorian times, women often wore chignons made of artificial hair to add volume.

chignonadjective

Relating to or intended for use with a chignon.

She bought a chignon comb to perfect her bridal hairstyle.