tignasse

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French

Etymology

From teigne +‎ -asse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ti.ɲas/
  • Audio (Switzerland):(file)

Noun

tignasse f (plural tignasses)

  1. (derogatory) ugly, unkempt mop of hair
  2. (Louisiana) mane
    Synonym: crignasse

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