crepe
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crepe

noun \ˈkrāp\

Definition of CREPE

1
: a light crinkled fabric woven of any of various fibers
2
: crape 2
3
: crude rubber in the form of nearly white to brown crinkled sheets used especially for shoe soles <crepe-soled shoes>
4
: a small very thin pancake
crepe adjective
crep·ey or crepy \ˈkrā-pē\ adjective

Variants of CREPE

crepe or crêpe \ˈkrāp\

Origin of CREPE

French crêpe — more at crape
First Known Use: 1750

Other Textiles Terms

batt, bias, brocade, duck, flock, lawn, toile

Rhymes with CREPE

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