Word of the Week #2

Nicole Decker
Mass Com 100W T/Th 10:30 a.m.
Word #2

Word: Chignon
Source: Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk, page 199
How it was used: (I forgot the book at home! I'll fill this part in ASAP)

Definition:
chi·gnon (shēn-yŏn', shēn'yŏn').
Noun.
1. a large, smooth twist, roll, or knot of hair, worn by women at the nape of the neck or the back of the head.
2. A roll or knot of hair worn at the back of the head or especially at the nape of the neck.
3. a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck.

My sentence: The woman sitting at the table rolled her hair into a chignon to keep it out of her face while she read.

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