crepon

[ krey-pon ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Origin of crepon¹

1885–90; < French, equivalent to crêpe crepe + -on noun suffix

She wore a pink crepon dressing-gown, with cream guipure lace at the neck and wrists.

The tunic may be made of cotton crepon, the mantle of dyed muslin.

The largest designs of crepon show a raised or puffed appearance.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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