chiffon
1. [ adjective ] of pastry; having a light delicate texture achieved by whipping or adding whipped egg whites
Examples:

"lemon chiffon pie"

Related terms: light
2. [ adjective ] as thin and soft as chiffon
Examples:

"chiffon taffeta"

Related terms: thin
3. [ noun ] (clothing) a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
Related terms: fabric
Similar spelling:   Chafin
  Chaffin