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chiffon

1. chif.fon \shif-'a:n, 'shif-.\ n [F, lit., rag, fr. chiffe of rag, alter. 
   of MF chipe, fr. ME chi]p chip 1: an ornamental addition (as a knot of 
   ribbons) to a woman's dress  2: a sheer fabric esp. of silk 
2. chiffon aj 1: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness  2: having a 
   light delicate texture achieved usu. by adding whipped egg whi tes or 
   whipped gelatin {lemon ~ pie}