Chignon

Definitions

1. A roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.
2. A temporary swelling on a neonate's head after a ventouse-assisted delivery.

Equivalents

Examples

“The chignon cannot be confounded with other artificialities which ladies put⟳ on and off.”

“Madame du Barry could not merely be credited with inventing the chignons which bear⟳ her name⟳.”

“If I close⟳ my eyes I can see⟳ Marie today as I saw⟳ her then. Round, rosy face⟳, snub nose, dark hair piled up in a chignon.”

“The physician should evaluate⟳ for a history of tight ponytails, buns, chignons, braids, twists, weaves, cornrows, dreadlocks, sisterlocks, and hair wefts in addition to the usage of religious hair coverings.”

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