What does "chignon" mean?

A roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.

What is a synonym for "chignon"?

Common synonyms include: braid, bun, buns, cock-up, coil, cue.

/ʃɪnˈjɒn/ noun

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Noun

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."
2
a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck wordnet
3
A temporary swelling on a neonate's head after a ventouse-assisted delivery.

"The chignon cannot be confounded with other artificialities which ladies put on and off."

Borrowed from French chignon circa 1780, when the hairstyle was in fashion.