I. shiˈfän, ˈshifˌän sometimes -ȯn noun
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Etymology: French, literally, rag, from chiffe old rag, alteration (influenced by chiffre thing of no value, zero) of Middle French chipe, from Middle English chip — more at chip
1. : any of various ornamental additions to a woman's dress (as a knot of ribbons)
2. : a sheer plain-weave very lightweight clothing fabric made of hard-twisted single yarns of wool, silk, cotton, rayon, or nylon and usually given a dull soft finish
II. adjective
1. : like the fabric chiffon in sheerness or softness
chiffon taffeta
2. of pie, cake, or pudding : having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin
lemon chiffon pie