# chignon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ʃɪnˈjɒn/

## 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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/chignon