Definition of chiffon
1 : an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress
2 : a sheer fabric especially of silk
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Origin and Etymology of chiffon
French, literally, rag, from chiffe old rag, alteration of Medieval French chipe, from Middle English chip chip
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Definition of chiffon
1 : resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness
2 : having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin lemon chiffon pie
First Known Use of chiffon
1903
CHIFFON Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of chiffon for English Language Learners
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: a very thin cloth made especially of silk
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