What does Chignon mean?
Definitions for Chignon
ˈʃin yɒnchignon
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Princeton's WordNet
chignonnoun
a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck
Wiktionary
chignonnoun
roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun
ChatGPT
chignon
A chignon is a type of hairstyle that involves a knot or a bun which is worn at the nape of the neck or at the back of the head. It is often used as a formal or classic hairstyle for special occasions. The term "chignon" comes from the French phrase "chignon du cou," which means "nape of the neck".
Webster Dictionary
Chignonnoun
a knot, boss, or mass of hair, natural or artificial, worn by a woman at the back of the head
Etymology: [F., prop. equiv. to chanon link, fr. chane chain, fr. L. catena Cf. Chain.]
Wikidata
Chignon
A chignon is a temporary swelling left on an infant's head after a ventouse suction cap has been used to deliver him or her. It is not a sign of serious injury and may take as little as two hours or as long as two weeks to disappear.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Chignon
shē′nyong, n. a general term for the long back-hair of women, when gathered up and folded into a roll on the back of the head and neck. [Fr., meaning first the nape of the neck, the joints of which are like the links of a chain—chaînon, the link of a chain—chaîne, a chain.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Chignon in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Chignon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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