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Canton crepe
noun
- a thin, light, silk or rayon crepe with a finely wrinkled surface, heavier in texture than crepe de Chine.
Canton crepe
/ ˈkæntɒn; -tən /
noun
- 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C19: named after Canton, China, where it was originally made
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