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marocain
[ mar-uh-keyn, mar-uh-keyn ]
noun
- 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.
marocain
/ ˈmærəˌkeɪn /
noun
- a fabric of ribbed crepe
- a garment made from this fabric
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Word History and Origins
Origin of marocain1
1920–25; < French ( crêpe ) marocain Moroccan (crepe)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of marocain1
C20: from French maroquin Moroccan
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Example Sentences
I noticed the Pavillon Marocain amongst the most successful of these imitations.
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