chiffon

 
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪfɒn/

noun

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

Origin:

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