Definition of "chiffon" [chif•fon]

• A fabric of sheer silk or rayon. (noun)
• Ornamental accessories, such as ribbons or laces, for women's clothing. (noun)
• Of, relating to, or resembling the fabric chiffon. (adjective)
• Made light and fluffy by the addition of beaten egg whites or gelatin: a lemon chiffon pie. (adjective)

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• "This pumpkin chiffon cake is one of my favorite alternatives to pumpkin pie."
• "Pumpkin chiffon sounds divine — and I agree, doesn’t sound like it needs anything on top, just a cup of coffee to go with it"
• "As it happened, the chiffon was my lady's chemise!"