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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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of ninon
1910–15; <French: generic use of nickname for Anne proper name
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ninon
/ (ˈniːnɒn, ˈnaɪnɒn, French ninɔ̃) /
noun
a fine strong silky fabric
Word Origin for ninon
C20: from French
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