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Definition of chiffon : 1. A kind of soft gauzy material used for ruches, trimmings, etc.
2. Any merely ornamental adjunct of a woman's dress, as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc.

Synonyms:

light, thin

denim, serge, silk, Acrilan, fleece, chintz, sateen, cheesecloth, crinoline, challis, damask, Celanese, herringbone, lame, batik, net, worsted, percale, baize, rayon, tricot, grenadine, cambric, tweed, seersucker, horsehair, burlap, gabardine, suede, felt, Orlon, bunting, broadcloth, Dacron, crepe, gossamer, sacking sailcloth, plaid, Jersey, muslin, tulle, longcloth, sharkskin, foulard, nylon, astrakhan, corduroy, cotton, flannel, velvet, fabric, tarpaulin, madras, satin, wool, linen, oilcloth, moleskin, duffel, canvas, paisley, taffeta, alpaca, chenille, calico, quilting, gingham, twill, matting, velour, mohair, brocade, cashmere

Usage examples:

• A fat hunk of Earth looked like a blueberry chiffon pie, but was brighter. - "Master of the Moondog", Stanley Mullen.
• Next he snatched the length of chiffon and bound it about her head. - "Flowing Gold", Rex Beach.
• She suspected a new cause for it in the fancy that he had lately taken for Alice Lucas, the girl in the white chiffon, who had piped to Mariette in vain. - "Lady Merton, Colonist", Mrs. Humphry Ward.