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chiffon (s) (noun), chiffons (pl)
A light, thin, quality fabric typically used for dresses, scarves, etc.: Martha decided to wear her green chiffon to the St. Patrick's Day Party.
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chiffon (adjective), more chiffon, most chiffon
Descriptive of something that is light, fluffy, or of a transparent nature: Mrs. Anderson commented that the orange cake was the most chiffon she had ever tasted and gave the baker first prize in the baking contest.

The chiffon scarf which Sally tied around her summer hat matched the pink pattern in her skirt.

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