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1775–85; < French: nape, roll of hair at nape, blend of Middle French chaignon (variant of chainon link, equivalent to chaine chain + -on noun suffix) and tignon twist of hair (tigne (< Latin tinea worm) + -on noun suffix)
1775–85; < French: nape, roll of hair at nape, blend of Middle French chaignon (variant of chainon link, equivalent to chaine chain + -on noun suffix) and tignon twist of hair (tigne (< Latin tinea worm) + -on noun suffix)
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chi·gnoned, adjective
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Chignon
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Word Origin & History
chignon
"knot or coil of hair worn at the back of the neck," from Fr. chignon "nape of the neck," from O.Fr. chaaignon (12c.), from V.L. *catenione, dim. of L. catena "chain, fetter, restraint" (see chain). Popular 1780s, 1870s, 1940s.
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