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chignon [3 records]

Record 1 2014-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
DEF

A smooth knot or arrangement of hair, either natural or artificial, that is worn at the back of the head [especially] at the nape of the neck.

OBS

chignon: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
OBS

chignon : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horticulture
OBS

Tendency of roots to become entwined against the inside of a pot.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horticulture
OBS

Dans les conteneurs ronds, les jeunes racines se heurtent aux parois et ont tendance à s'enrouler pour former des chignons.

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Cattle Raising
OBS

The area between and slightly behind the ears of a cow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Élevage des bovins
DEF

Bourrelet osseux situé entre les cornes des bovins et séparant la nuque du front.

Spanish

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