Main Entry:

¹chif·fon

Pronunciation:

\shi-ˈfän, ˈshi-ˌ\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French, literally, rag, from chiffe old rag, alteration of Middle French chipe, from Middle English chip chip

Date:

1765

1 : an ornamental addition (as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress 2 : a sheer fabric especially of silk