| Word | chignon |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A knot or coil of hair arranged on the back of one's head. |
| Sentence | Shcherbatsky told the old lady-in-waiting, Mme Nikolaev, that he intended to put the crown on Kitty's chignon so that she would be happy. |
| Source | Anna Karenina, V.V, p.455 |
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