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chiffon in Malay

sifon

/ʃɪˈfɑn/

chiffon in Malay: sifon. In English, chiffon means a lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric, or gauze, like gossamer, woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns made of silk, polyester, or cotton.

Malay words for chiffon

sheer silk or rayon fabric
sifon

English meaning of chiffon

  1. noun A lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric, or gauze, like gossamer, woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns made of silk, polyester, or cotton.
  2. noun Any purely ornamental accessory on a woman's dress, such as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc.

Full definition of chiffon

chiffon in a sentence

  • Her dresses are made from these marvelous chiffons.

chiffon in other languages

Questions about chiffon in Malay

What is the meaning of chiffon in Malay?
Chiffon in Malay is sifon.
Apakah maksud chiffon dalam bahasa Melayu?
Chiffon: sifon.
What does chiffon mean in English?
Chiffon means a lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric, or gauze, like gossamer, woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns made of silk, polyester, or cotton.

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