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chiffon (shĭfŏn`), plain-weave, lightweight, sheer, transparent fabric made of cotton, silk, or synthetic fiber; it is made of fine, highly twisted, strong yarn. Chiffon is difficult to handle, but it drapes and wears well and is very durable despite its light weight. It is piece-dyed or piece-printed and may be given a soft or stiff finish. Among its uses are in evening dresses, formal blouses, trimmings, and scarfs. chiffon 1. a fine transparent or almost transparent plain-weave fabric of silk, nylon, etc. 2. made of chiffon chiffon [shi′fän] (textiles) A very thin transparent fabric in plain weave. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. Originally it had been only a simple little slip of cream silk with a chiffon overdress. A light green, sir; a sort of chiffon, they call it. |
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