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What is another word for chignons?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈinjɒnz] (IPA)

Chignons are a classic hairstyle that has been around for centuries. They are elegant and sophisticated, making them perfect for formal occasions. However, there are many synonyms for chignons, which can help you switch up your look and make your hairstyle more versatile. Some common synonyms include buns, top knots, chignon twists, and French twists. These hairstyles are just as elegant as the classic chignon, but they offer a different twist. They can be worn for any occasion, from a formal wedding to a casual brunch with friends. With so many synonyms available, you can easily find the right hairstyle to suit your mood and style.
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What are the hypernyms for Chignons?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Chignons

People think that young folks can only have properly arranged and elaborately provided good times; with Germania band pieces, and bouquets and ribbons for the German, and oysters and salmon-salad and sweatmeat-and-spun-sugar "chignons"; at least, commerce games and bewitching little prizes.
"We Girls: A Home Story"
Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney
As she stepped out of the cars at Cambridge, Jack opened his honest blue eyes and indulged in a low whistle of astonishment: for if there was anything he especially hated, it was the trains, chignons and tiny bonnets then in fashion.
"Kitty's Class Day And Other Stories"
Louisa M. Alcott
One of them had splendid long black curls waving in the wind, hanging down nearly to his middle; the other two had chignons.
"Australia Twice Traversed, The Romance of Exploration Australia Twice Traversed. The Romance Of Exploration, Being A Narrative Compiled From The Journals Of Five Exploring Expeditions Into And Through Central South Australia, And Western Australia, From 1"
Ernest Giles

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