chignon
noun
a large, smooth twist, roll, or knot of hair, worn by women at the nape of the neck or the back of the head.
chignons
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pluralof chignon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The rest of society is a blend of every skin tone and ethnicity: neoclassical ringlets and jewel-adorned chignons mingle with powdered Afros and flowing dreadlocks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2020
It’s always refreshing to see texture on the red carpet, and artfully mussed hair was everywhere—appearing in messy chignons and windswept waves alike.
From Forbes ● Aug. 26, 2014
The herd that gathered in the 19th arrondissement were as elegant as their surroundings, all tailored jackets, chignons and pointed leather boots.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 8, 2012
Then there was a touch of menace as a tune from “Psycho” shivered on the soundtrack and the caps were replaced by swirling Hitchcock lady chignons.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2011
They wore jewelry made of shell and swans’-down earrings and chignons spiked with eagle feathers.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
