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NINON

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ni⋅non

[nee-non; Fr. nee-nawn]
–noun
a sturdy chiffon or voile constructed in either plain or novelty weaves and generally used in the manufacture of women's garments, curtains, and drapery.

Origin:
1910–15; < F: generic use of nickname for Anne proper name
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ni·non   (nē'nŏn')   
n.  A sheer fabric of silk, rayon, or nylon made in a variety of tight smooth weaves or open lacy patterns.

[Probably from French Ninon, nickname for Anne.]
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