cretonne

noun

cre·​tonne ˈkrē-ˌtän How to pronounce cretonne (audio) kri-ˈtän How to pronounce cretonne (audio)
: a strong cotton or linen cloth used especially for curtains and upholstery

Word History

Etymology

French, from Creton, Normandy

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cretonne was in 1863

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“Cretonne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cretonne. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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cretonne

noun
cre·​tonne ˈkrē-ˌtän How to pronounce cretonne (audio) kri-ˈtän How to pronounce cretonne (audio)
: a cotton or linen cloth

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