NYT Dictionary

CHIGNON

/ʃɪnˈjɒn/
NounCHI-gnonchi-gnon · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: French

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

buncock-upbraidcoilcuefallknotpigtailplaitqueue

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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