ninon

[ nee-non; French nee-nawn ]

/ ˈni nɒn; French niˈnɔ̃ /

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noun

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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Origin of ninon

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

Words nearby ninon

ninja loan, ninjutsu, ninny, ninnyhammer, niño, ninon, Nintendo, ninth, Ninth Amendment, ninth chord, Ninth Commandment

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How to use ninon in a sentence

In the 1950s, Bill also worked for Chez Ninon, a couture salon owned by the socially well-connected Nona Park and Sophie Shonnard.
Knowing Bill Cunningham|Philip Gefter|March 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Xenie's heart beat so fast at the sight of what Ninon was carrying that she could not move another step.
A Dreadful Temptation|Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
Someone, meaning to take your part, tried to correct her notion of you, but Ninon contradicted him and said she knew you better.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol X|Various
And Ninon, if a trifle mythical, was yet a fact and an example.
The Girl of the Period and Other Social Essays, Vol. I (of 2)|Eliza Lynn Linton

The "professor" absorbed all that was left in his hands; Ninon returned her trust intact.
The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 13, No. 78, April, 1864|Various
The rag-merchant asked the amount of his capital; and when he heard it, whistled Ninon dormait, and turned upon his heel.
Paris: With Pen and Pencil|David W. Bartlett

British Dictionary definitions for ninon

ninon

/ (ˈniːnɒn, ˈnaɪnɒn, French ninɔ̃) /

noun

a fine strong silky fabric

Word Origin for ninon

C20: from French

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