ninon

American  

[nee-non, nee-nawn] / ˈni nɒn, niˈnɔ̃ /

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.

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ninon British  

/ ˈnaɪnɒn, ˈniːnɒn, ninɔ̃ /

noun

1. a fine strong silky fabric

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Etymology

Origin of ninon

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

Example Sentences

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ninon

Of ninon, for choice, with a Duvetyn hat.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 19, 1917 by Various

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

From Pink Gods and Blue Demons by Stockley, Cynthia

Claire, darling, would you have gold tissue under this ninon, or just a handsome lace?”

From The Independence of Claire by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.

I wish I had bought three yards more of that cerise ninon.

From The Imaginary Marriage by Cooper, Henry St. John

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.

From Hushed Up! A Mystery of London by Le Queux, William