zephyrette

noun2

1. •
   A type of light, crisp cracker, used primarily for some hors d'oeuvres.

   • Spread zephyrettes with quince jelly and sprinkle with chopped English walnut meat. Place a zephyrette over each and press together. — 1896
2. •
   A daughter of Aeolus; a tiny female spirit of the wind.

   • Aeolus appeared surrounded by a crowd of his children — the zephyrs and zephyrettes. — 2003

noun2

1. •
   A lightweight print fabric used for women's dresses.

   • I'm going to select one of those beautiful fast-color Zephyrette patterns for my 'prize' dress. — 1908
2. •
   (historical) An on-board hostess on the California Zephyr train, which originally operated between 1949 and 1970.

   • The Zephyrette then takes the reservations of the Pullman passengers. — 1952