marocain
[mar-uh-keyn, mar-uh-keyn]
- a crepe fabric made of silk, wool, or rayon, or a combination of these fibers, and distinguished by a strong rib effect, used in the manufacture of dresses and women's suits; a heavy Canton crepe.
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Origin of marocain
1920–25; < French (crêpe) marocain Moroccan (crepe)
Also called crepe marocain.
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marocain
- a fabric of ribbed crepe
- a garment made from this fabric
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Word Origin
C20: from French maroquin Moroccan
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