Marie Antoinette syndrome

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English

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Marie Antoinette (center) being arrested with the king

Etymology

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

Proper noun

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Marie Antoinette syndrome

  1. A sudden whitening of the hair.

See also

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