: a strong cotton or linen cloth used especially for curtains and upholstery
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Recent Examples on the WebAn old piece of cretonne was brought down from the house to replace the dark pall with the palette that the artist had made his own: nature’s many greens, lavender, water lilies and forget-me-nots.—The Economist, 7 Nov. 2020
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