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Canton crepe

American  

noun

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

Canton crepe British  
/ ˈkæntɒn, -tən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Canton crepe

1860–65; named after Canton, China

Example Sentences

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It may be of taffeta, Canton crepe or crepe-de-chine; but satin is one of the materials that is preferred for more formal occasions than the afternoon dance.

From Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 by Watson, Lillian Eichler

Four shawls of Canton crepe, three of them lavender and one ivory white, were put back into the chest.

From Lavender and Old Lace by Reed, Myrtle

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