noun
chiffon
shih-FAHN
noun
1
A light, sheer, delicate fabric, often made of silk or polyester.
"Her dress was made of flowing pink chiffon."
"The scarf was cut from a single piece of chiffon."
How to Use Chiffon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thin, see-through fabric often used for elegant dresses, scarves, and evening wear.
Common pairings
chiffon dress
chiffon scarf
silk chiffon
Word Forms
chiffons plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from French chiffon, originally meaning "rag" or "scrap of cloth," ultimately related to the English word "chip."