Canton crepe

noun

1. a thin, light, silk or rayon crepe with a finely wrinkled surface, heavier in texture than crepe de Chine.

Canton crepe

/ ˈkæntɒn; -tən /

noun

1. a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canton crepe¹

1860–65; named after Canton, China

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canton crepe¹

C19: named after Canton, China, where it was originally made