CHIFFON | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Chiffon

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈʃɪfɒn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a light, transparent fabric typically made of silk or nylon

Short Definition:

light, transparent fabric

Examples:
  • a chiffon blouse
Definition:

(of a cake or dessert) made with beaten egg to give a light consistency

Short Definition:

(of cake or dessert) made with beaten egg to give light consistency

Examples:
  • chiffon cake

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