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Definition of tiffany

tiffany

/ˈtɪf.ə.ni/
tif · fa · ny
Plural:tiffanies
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• noun

1

A very thin, transparent silk or gauze-like muslin fabric.

Example

"The historical gown was trimmed with delicate layers of sheer white tiffany."

2

A semi-longhaired breed of domestic cat with a silky coat, related to the Burmese and known in North America as the Chantilly-Tiffany.

Example

"The chocolate-colored Tiffany curled up on the velvet cushion, showing off its plush, silky tail."

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• Nearby Words

tiered
tiete
tiff
tiffany
tiger
tiger barb
tiger botia

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French Tiphanie ('Epiphany'), from Late Latin Theophania, ultimately from Ancient Greek Theophaneia ('manifestation of God'); the fabric sense likely arose from garments worn during the feast of the Epiphany.

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