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crepe

UK/kɹeɪp/ US/kɹɛp/ uncommon
noun (3) verb (1)

noun

1.

paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations

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verb

1.

cover or drape with crape

  • “crape the mirror”
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Origin

Borrowed from French crêpe, from Latin crispus. Doublet of crisp and crape.

Phrases

  • crêpe crêpe
  • crêpe de Chine
  • crepe fern
  • crepe flower
  • crepe gardenia
  • crepe ginger
  • crepe jasmine
  • crêpe meteor

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