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

Mrs. Morley was in mauve ninon and a Gainsborough hat.

From Nightfall by Pryde, Anthony

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

I put the beautiful mother-o'-pearl, satin-lined wrap upon her shoulders, sturdily made against the flaring, flimsy, cerise-coloured ninon.

From Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune by Onions, Mrs. Oliver

Of ninon, for choice, with a Duvetyn hat.

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