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crêpe de Chine

Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A fine, usually silk crepe used for dresses and blouses.

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  • noun A fine, thin fabric, usually of silk, that is used to make dresses or blouses.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[French : crêpe, crepe + de, of + Chine, China.]

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