crepe de Chine

[ kreyp duh sheen ]

noun

1. a light, soft, silk or synthetic fabric with minute irregularities of surface.

crepe de Chine

/ kreɪp də ˈʃiːn /

noun

1. 1. a very thin crepe of silk or a similar light fabric
   2. ( as modifier )

      a crepe-de-Chine blouse

Word History and Origins

Origin of crepe de Chine¹

1885–90; < French: literally, crepe from China

Word History and Origins

Origin of crepe de Chine¹

C19: from French: Chinese crepe

Example Sentences

Crepe de Chine is an incomparable textile possessing as much softness as strength.

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It was of soft, clinging crepe de chine and had a deep collar of Irish crochet.

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The dress was of dark red crepe de Chine with a velvet girdle and collar of the same shade.

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She thinks she'll wear her new crepe de chine and borrow Patty's fur coat.

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A skirt of burnt-orange serge of homespun or linen, and shirt-waists of orange linen or crepe de chine.

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