/mar"euh kayn', mar'euh kayn"/ , n.
a crepe fabric made of silk, wool, or rayon, or a combination of these fibers, and distinguished by a strong rib effect, used in the manufacture of dresses and women's suits; a heavy Canton crepe. Also called crepe marocain .
[ 1920-25; crêpe ) marocain Moroccan (crepe) ]