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First Known Use: 1765
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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1903
: a very thin cloth made especially of silk
See words that rhyme with chiffon Spanish Central: Translation of chiffon Nglish: Translation of chiffon for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about chiffon
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