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chiffon

Syllabification: (chif·fon)
Pronunciation: /SHiˈfän, ˈSHifˌän/
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Definition of chiffon

noun

  • a light, sheer fabric typically made of silk or nylon: [as modifier]:a chiffon blouse
  • [as modifier] (of a cake or dessert) made with beaten egg whites to give a light consistency:chiffon cake

Origin:

mid 18th century (originally plural, denoting trimmings or ornaments on a woman's dress): from French, from chiffe 'rag'

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