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ninon

[ nee-non; French nee-nawn ]

noun

  1. a sturdy chiffon or voile constructed in either plain or novelty weaves and generally used in the manufacture of women's garments, curtains, and drapery.


ninon

/ ˈnaɪnɒn; ˈniːnɒn; ninɔ̃ /

noun

  1. a fine strong silky fabric
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of ninon1

1910–15; < French: generic use of nickname for Anne proper name
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of ninon1

C20: from French
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"And just beyond," Mrs. Newberry ran on, "in the American beauty satin veiled in ninon—there: her waist is embroidered with beads and rows of silver lace; you can't see very well in this light."

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Instead, she took from a trunk a roll of filmy powder-blue ninon bought for making blouses.

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Here are chiffons, ninons too, Quilts for Fido's cot; Silken robe and satin shoe, Figured fabrics, gold and blue, Bangles, pearls—what not?

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Katrine felt an instant conviction that ninon was heavy, that colour was vulgar, that every item of her own toilette was detestable and ill-chosen.

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Charming in a soft white ninon gown and a big white hat, she held a tennis-racket in her hand, presenting a pretty picture framed by the dark doorway.

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