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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
Collins English-English Dictionary
- chiffon [ʃɪ'fɑn]
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1.
n
a fine transparent or almost transparent plain-weave fabric of silk, nylon, etc
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2.
n
[often plural]
[now rare]
feminine finery
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3.
adj
made of chiffon
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4.
adj
(of soufflés, pies, cakes, etc) having a very light fluffy texture
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5.
adj
[Etymology]
C18: from French, from chiffe rag; probably related to
chip
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1.
n
a fine transparent or almost transparent plain-weave fabric of silk, nylon, etc
Examples
- lemon chiffon pie
- 柠檬蛋白馅饼 → chiffon
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