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chiffon

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chiffon

Lightweight plain-weave fabric, typically of silk or a synthetic filament with slightly crinkled texture. It is used for women's scarves, blouses, and dresses.



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I had almost forgotten the most important point--which is that I should like you to go and tell Madame Chiffon that I wish the blond lace to be changed in conformity with yesterday's patterns, if she will be good enough to bring with her a new assortment.
Poor Folk by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
Originally it had been only a simple little slip of cream silk with a chiffon overdress.
Anne of The Island by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
A light green, sir; a sort of chiffon, they call it.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Christie, Agatha View in context
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