Marie Antoinette syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A sudden whitening of the hair.

Word forms

Marie Antoinette syndrome

Etymology

The hair of Queen Marie Antoinette of France is said to have turned white after her capture.

Related words

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