Simple Definition of crepe

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crepe

noun

variants or crêpe
plural crepes or crêpes
1
: a very thin pancake
2
: a thin often silk or cotton cloth that has many very small wrinkles all over its surface
3
: a thin, hard type of rubber that has a bumpy surface and that is used especially for the bottoms of shoes
crepe-soled shoes

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“Crepe.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/crepe. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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