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Definitions for Chiffon
ʃɪˈfɒn, ˈʃɪf ɒnchif·fon
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Princeton's WordNet
chiffonnoun
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
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chiffonnoun
A sheer silk or rayon fabric
Her dresses are made from these marvelous chiffons.
Etymology: From the, from chiffe "cloth, old rag" from chipe "rag", of origin, from chip "chip, shard, fragment" from cipp "chip, splinter, beam" from kippaz. Akin to kip "beam, post", kipfa "axle-rod, stave". More at chip.
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chiffon
Chiffon is a lightweight, sheer, plain-woven fabric, often made from silk, nylon, or rayon, used mainly in making women's clothing such as dresses, blouses, and scarves. The word 'chiffon' comes from the French word for a cloth or a rag. The fabric is also used in the food industry to refer to a light, airy texture, as in chiffon cake.
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Chiffon
Chiffon, from the French word for a cloth or rag, is a lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe yarns. The twist in the crepe yarns puckers the fabric slightly in both directions after weaving, giving it some stretch and a slightly rough feel. Chiffon is made from cotton, silk or synthetic fibres. Chiffon can be dyed to almost any shade, but chiffon made from polyester can be difficult to dye. Under a magnifying glass it resembles a fine net or mesh which gives chiffon some see-through properties. When sewing chiffon, many crafters layer tissue paper in between the two pieces being sewn together. The tissue paper helps keep the fabric together, with the rough surface of the tissue holding the chiffon in place while it is handled. After sewing, the tissue paper can be carefully ripped out. Chiffon is also pinnable, as it will spring back, concealing pin marks. As a general rule, sewers should work slowly and steadily with this fabric, taking care not to run it through a sewing machine too quickly or it will bunch and gather. Chiffon is most commonly used in evening wear, especially as an overlay, for giving an elegant and floating appearance to the gown. It is also a popular fabric used in blouses, ribbons, scarves and lingerie. Like other crêpe fabrics, chiffon can be difficult to work with because of its light and slippery texture. Due to this delicate nature, chiffon must be hand washed very gently.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Chiffon
shif′ong, n. any merely ornamental part of a woman's dress.—n. Chiffonier′, an ornamental cupboard: (Fr.) a rag-picker. [Fr.—chiffe, rag.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Chiffon in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Chiffon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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