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ninon

/nee-non; French nee-nawn/US // ˈni nɒn; French niˈnɔ̃ //UK // (ˈniːnɒn, ˈnaɪnɒn, French ninɔ̃) //

尼农,尼诺,尼龙,壬子

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 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.

Examples

  • In the 1950s, Bill also worked for Chez Ninon, a couture salon owned by the socially well-connected Nona Park and Sophie Shonnard.

  • Xenie's heart beat so fast at the sight of what Ninon was carrying that she could not move another step.

  • Someone, meaning to take your part, tried to correct her notion of you, but Ninon contradicted him and said she knew you better.

  • And Ninon, if a trifle mythical, was yet a fact and an example.

  • The "professor" absorbed all that was left in his hands; Ninon returned her trust intact.

  • The rag-merchant asked the amount of his capital; and when he heard it, whistled Ninon dormait, and turned upon his heel.