Definitions for chiffon
ʃɪˈfɒn, ˈʃɪf ɒnchif·fon

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chiffonnoun

   a sheer fabric of silk or rayon

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chiffonnoun

   A sheer silk or rayon fabric

   Her dresses are made from these marvelous chiffons.

2. 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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1. 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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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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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How to pronounce chiffon?

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chiffon in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chiffon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=chiffon
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chiffon
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=chiffon
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=chiffon