CREPE


Meaning of CREPE in English

/krayp/ , n. , v. , creped, creping .

n.

1. a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.

2. a usually black band or piece of this material, worn as a token of mourning.

3. a thin, light, delicate pancake.

4. See crepe paper .

5. See crepe rubber .

v.t.

6. to cover, clothe, or drape with crepe.

Also, crape .

[ 1790-1800; crispus curled, wrinkled ]

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