crepon

American  

[krey-pon] / ˈkreɪ pɒn /

noun

1. a heavyweight crepe fabric.

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Etymology

Origin of crepon

1885–90; < French, equivalent to crêpe crepe + -on noun suffix

Example Sentences

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 Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze)

The four bridesmaids—Miss—etc., etc.—wore cream crepon dresses trimmed with turquoise blue velvet, and hats to match.

From Born in Exile by Gissing, George

With the black crepon skirt she wore a heliotrope blouse, and she stood, one foot showing beyond the skirt, in a statue-like attitude, her pale parasol held negligently over one shoulder.

From Evelyn Innes by Moore, George (George Augustus)

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 Rice, Alice Caldwell Hegan

The tunic may be made of cotton crepon, the mantle of dyed muslin.

From The White Christmas and other Merry Christmas Plays by Hare, Walter Ben