chiffon

IPA: ʃɪfˈɑn

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.
Any purely ornamental accessory on a woman's dress, such as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc.

Examples of "chiffon" in Sentences

It is also known as pandan chiffon.
Plus a minion to deal with the silk chiffon.
Displayed at right is the web color 'lemon chiffon'.
In essence, it is a chiffon cake baked in a paper cup.
Chiffon is made from cotton, silk or synthetic fibers.
Many Eritrean women go to dress makers with their chosen chiffon.
The gatefold photograph features Bassey wearing a chiffon catsuit.
It is springier and less lustrous than the closely related chiffon.
Gowns are often made of a luxury fabric such as chiffon, velvet, satin, or silk.