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Canton crepe
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noun
1.
a thin, light, silk or rayon crepe with a finely wrinkled surface, heavier in texture than crepe de Chine.
Origin of
Canton crepe
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1860-1865
1860-65;
named after
Canton
, China
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British Dictionary definitions for
Canton crepe
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Canton crepe
/
ˈkæntɒn;
-tən
/
noun
1.
a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine
Word Origin
C19: named after
Canton,
China, where it was originally made
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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