Ninon

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  ninon \ni"non\ (n[=e]"n[o^]n; F. n[=e]*n[^o]N"), n. [F: nickname
     for proper name Anne; 1910-15]
     A sturdy cloth material of chiffon or voile, used for the
     manufacture of dresses and other women's garments, and for
     curtains, and drapery. The material may be constructed by
     either a plain or a novelty weaving technique. --RHUD


     [PJC]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  ninon
       n : a fine strong sheer silky fabric made of silk or rayon or
           nylon