crepon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crepon
1885–90; < French, equivalent to crêpe crepe + -on noun suffix
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"Here is a dress I brought for Asia," she said, shaking out the folds of a soft crepon.
From Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice
The lovely brown crepon, she said it was the most hideous thing she had ever seen, and that it was the deed of an assassin to offer it to me.
From Three Margarets by Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze) Barry
The four bridesmaids—Miss—etc., etc.—wore cream crepon dresses trimmed with turquoise blue velvet, and hats to match.
From Born in Exile by George Gissing
Asia, looking very pretty in her new crepon, cast shy glances at Joe Eichorn, who had been "keeping company" of late.
From Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice
The tunic may be made of cotton crepon, the mantle of dyed muslin.
From The White Christmas and other Merry Christmas Plays by Walter Ben Hare
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