crepon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crepon
1885–90; < French, equivalent to crêpe crepe + -on noun suffix
Example Sentences
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The principal fabrics made of silk are: silk, satin, plush, chenille, crêpe, crepon, gauze, damask, brocade, pongee, and ribbons.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
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
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)
The largest designs of crepon show a raised or puffed appearance.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
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)
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