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chignons

chignons is the plural of chignon.

Meaning of chignon

Noun

chignon (plural chignons)

  1. A roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.
    • The chignon cannot be confounded with other artificialities which ladies put on and off.1867, “Chignonology”, in Living Age, volume 92, page 761
    Synonyms:
    bun, cock-up
  2. A temporary swelling on a neonate's head after a ventouse-assisted delivery.

Questions about chignons

What is chignons the plural of?
Chignons is the plural of chignon.

Words near chignons in the dictionary

  1. chigirtma
  2. chignolin
  3. chignon
  4. chignoned
  5. chignonned
  6. chignons
  7. chigoe
  8. chigoe flea
  9. chigoe fleas
  10. chigoes
  11. chigre

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