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Canton crepe

noun

  1. a thin, light, silk or rayon crepe with a finely wrinkled surface, heavier in texture than crepe de Chine.


Canton crepe

/ ˈkæntɒn; -tən /

noun

  1. a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Canton crepe1

1860–65; named after Canton, China

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Canton crepe1

C19: named after Canton, China, where it was originally made

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