crepon

[ krey-pon ]

noun
  1. a heavyweight crepe fabric.

Origin of crepon

1
1885–90; <French, equivalent to crêpecrepe + -on noun suffix

Words Nearby crepon

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How to use crepon in a sentence

  • She wore a pink crepon dressing-gown, with cream guipure lace at the neck and wrists.

    A Duet | Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The tunic may be made of cotton crepon, the mantle of dyed muslin.

  • The largest designs of crepon show a raised or puffed appearance.

    Textiles | William H. Dooley