ˈshēnˌyän, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ also -ȯn noun
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Etymology: French, alteration (influenced by Middle French tignon chignon, from tigne, teigne moth, scurf, from Latin tinea moth) of Middle French chaignon chain, collar, nape of the neck, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin catenion-, catenio, from Latin catena chain — more at chain
: a smooth knot, twist, or arrangement of hair, either natural or artificial that is worn at the back of the head especially at the nape of the neck