A chignon, pronounced "sheen-yon,” is a popular type of bun style. The word “chignon” comes from the French phrase “chignon du cou,” which means nape of the neck. Chignons are generally achieved by pinning the hair into a knot at the nape of the neck, but there are many different variations of the style. They are frequently worn for special occasions, like weddings and formal dances, but the basic chignon is also worn for everyday casual wear
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Thanks, Ma! This is my new word for the day. Shall I tell you where I ran across it? okay. In the book I am reading, Lake Wobegon Summer 1956 by Garrison Keillor.
Instead of going to my dictionary, I consulted Mr. Wizard (what I call the internet) and of the list of things to choose in Google Images, I picked you.
I loved your definition and simple explanation (especially the pronunciation - I took Spanish all through school; my French is weak).
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