Marie Antoinette syndrome

Marie Antoinette (center) being arrested with the king

Meaning

Proper Noun

A sudden whitening of the hair.

Origin

The hair of Queen Marie Antoinette of France is said to have turned white after her capture and on other occasions, some instances probably voluntary.

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