"chiffonlike" meaning in All languages combined

See chiffonlike on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more chiffonlike [comparative], most chiffonlike [superlative]
Etymology: chiffon + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|chiffon|like}} chiffon + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} chiffonlike (comparative more chiffonlike, superlative most chiffonlike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of chiffon.
    Sense id: en-chiffonlike-en-adj-JlsVTKDA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

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