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| chif·fon [ shi fón, shí fòn ] |
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lightweight fabric: a very light sheer nylon, rayon, or silk fabric
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adjective |
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1. of chiffon: made or consisting of chiffon
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2. light and fine: resembling chiffon in lightness and fineness
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3. cooking fluffy: describes food with a light fluffy texture, usually created by adding whipped egg whites or gelatin
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| [Mid-18th century. < French< chiffe "rag, flimsy stuff"] |
