chiffon
noun/ʃɪˈfɑn/
Frequency rank: #15,815 most common English word
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer, and finely woven fabric, often made of silk or nylon.
Example sentence
She wore chiffon fabric so light and sheer that it floated as she walked.
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