crepe
pronunciation
How to pronounce crepe in British English:
UK [kreɪp]
How to pronounce crepe in American English:
US [krep]
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- Noun:
- paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
- small very thin pancake
- a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
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- Verb:
- cover or drape with crape
Word Origin
- crepe (n.)
- 1797, from French crêpe, from Old French crespe (14c.), from Latin crispa, fem. of crispus "curled, wrinkled" (see crisp (adj.)). Meaning "small, thin pancake" is from 1877. Crepe paper is first attested 1895.
Example
- 1. Evaluation methods to crepe effect of crepe de chinf .
- 2. What will you do with these green crepe ?
- 3. " Oh , it 's a dream but -- oh , I do hate to have to cover this lovely green with crepe and dye the feather black . "
- 4. Shirred bodice polka dot rayon crepe frock .
- 5. Genuine plantation crepe outsole deliver all-day comfort .