[chif.fon] n [F, lit., rag, fr. chiffe old rag, alter. of MF chipe, fr. ME chip chip] (1765) 1: an ornamental addition (as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress
2: a sheer fabric esp. of silk
[2]chiffon adj (1903) 1: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness
2: having a light delicate texture achieved usu. by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin "lemon ~ pie"