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Chiffon

Chiffon Meaning & Definition
Chiffon Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chiffon?

[n] a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
[adj] of pastry; having a light delicate texture achieved by whipping or adding whipped egg whites; "lemon chiffon pie"
[adj] as thin and soft as chiffon; "chiffon taffeta"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Chiffon: light | thin

Related Terms | Find terms related to Chiffon:

See Also | cloth | fabric | material | textile

Chiffon In Webster's Dictionary

\Chif`fon"\, n. [F., lit., rag. See {Chiffonier}.] 1. Any merely ornamental adjunct of a woman's dress, as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc. 2. A kind of soft gauzy material used for ruches, trimmings, etc.

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