ninon
9.9
A thin smooth fabric like silk used for curtains and dresses
- noun
- /ˈniːnɒn/
- Archaic
:
ninón
- The delicate gown was made from ivory ninon that draped beautifully.
Examples
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The designer combined lace and ninon to create an elegant evening dress.
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The dress was made of beautiful ninon.
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She chose pale pink ninon curtains to give the living room an airy feel.
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She chose a ninon fabric for her curtains.
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The gown was made of ninon, giving it a delicate and elegant look.
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She chose a curtain made of ninon for its sheer and luxurious quality.
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At the gala, many women wore dresses crafted from ninon to highlight their sophistication.
Synonyms
chiffon
vsninon
18
6.7
A light, thin fabric often used for dresses and scarves
is stronger and silkier suitable for curtains and evening wear
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ninon comes from French and was probably named after a woman called Ninon. One popular story says a famous French lady with that name had a light, elegant style, so that's why ninon now means a very fine, 'sheer' cloth.