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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ninon¹

1910–15; < French: generic use of nickname for Anne proper name

Word History and Origins

Origin of ninon¹

C20: from French

Example Sentences

In the 1950s, Bill also worked for Chez Ninon, a couture salon owned by the socially well-connected Nona Park and Sophie Shonnard.

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Xenie's heart beat so fast at the sight of what Ninon was carrying that she could not move another step.

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Someone, meaning to take your part, tried to correct her notion of you, but Ninon contradicted him and said she knew you better.

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And Ninon, if a trifle mythical, was yet a fact and an example.

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The "professor" absorbed all that was left in his hands; Ninon returned her trust intact.

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The rag-merchant asked the amount of his capital; and when he heard it, whistled Ninon dormait, and turned upon his heel.

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