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chiffon
[ shi-fon, shif-on ]
noun
- a sheer fabric of silk, nylon, or rayon in plain weave.
- any women's dress ornament, as ribbon or lace.
adjective
- (of dresses, scarves, etc.) resembling or made of chiffon.
- (in cooking) having a light, frothy texture, as certain pies and cakes containing beaten egg whites.
chiffon
/ ˈʃɪfɒn; ʃɪˈfɒn /
noun
- a fine transparent or almost transparent plain-weave fabric of silk, nylon, etc
- rare.often plural feminine finery
adjective
- made of chiffon
- (of soufflés, pies, cakes, etc) having a very light fluffy texture
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Derived Forms
- ˈchiffony, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chiffon1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chiffon1
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Example Sentences
One 1918 example, in wispy silk chiffon and lace is even trimmed in mink!
The acrobat was twirling during her performance, suspended by a chiffon scarf.
The dress is a classic, with its soft, lavender hue, chiffon fabric, and minimalist shape.
What looked like ethnic or folk iconography was seen in the brightest of colors on suede, lace, and silk chiffon.
As her website boasts, the collection features “silk charmeuse, chiffon, and stretch wovens.”
The hostess wore a gown of black chiffon trimmed with pale blue that looked simple and was not.
Ronald looked at the mass of chiffon and the quivering fall of drapery before him and smiled.
This was the first time Barbara had spread her dainty chiffon wings in the air of the great north woods.
While her new protector was away, Barbara not only made the suggested changes, but she did marvels with the chiffon.
Her beautiful throat and shoulders rose in statuesque whiteness from the mist of chiffon that encircled them.
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