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ninon

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ni·non  (nnn)
n.
A sheer fabric of silk, rayon, or nylon made in a variety of tight smooth weaves or open lacy patterns.
[Probably from French Ninon, nickname for Anne.]
ninon [ˈniːnɒn ˈnaɪnɒn (French) ninɔ̃]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a fine strong silky fabric
[from French]
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Noun1.ninon - a fine strong sheer silky fabric made of silk or rayon or nylon
cloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
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The queen was in a morning gown, but it became her still; for, like Diana of Poictiers and Ninon, Anne of Austria enjoyed the privilege of remaining ever beautiful; nevertheless, this morning she looked handsomer than usual, for her eyes had all the sparkle inward satisfaction adds to expression.
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