crape

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A thin, crimped stuff, made of raw silk gummed and twisted on the mill. Black crape is much used for mourning garments, also for the dress of some clergymen
{n} a thin kind of stuff used in mourning
A thin, crimped stuff, made of raw silk gummed and twisted on the mill
a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
small very thin pancake
Black crape is much used for mourning garments, also for the dress of some clergymen
{i} fine cloth, thin light fabric of silk or cotton; thin paper; black band signifying mourning
small very thin pancake cover or drape with crape; "crape the mirror
To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk
cover or drape with crape; "crape the mirror"
curl tightly; "crimp hair"
crape myrtle
Any of the genus Lagerstroemia, family Lythraceae, shrubs or small trees, certain of which are ornamental, bearing big gaudy blooms
crape myrtles
plural form of crape myrtle
crape fern
New Zealand with pinnate fronds and a densely woolly stalks; sometimes included in genus Todea
crape jasmine
tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand
crape jasmine
An evergreen shrub (Tabernaemontana divaricata) native to India and cultivated as an ornamental in warm regions for its fragrant white flowers
crape myrtle
A deciduous shrub (Lagerstroemia indica) native to China and widely cultivated in warm regions for its showy clusters of variously colored flowers with crinkled petals. Shrub (Lagerstroemia indica) of the loosestrife family, native to China and other tropical and subtropical countries and widely grown in warm regions for its flowers. About 25 varieties are cultivated, known primarily by the color of their clustered flowers, which range from white to pink, red, lavender, and bluish
crape myrtle
ornamental shrub from eastern India commonly planted in the southern United States
crepe
A death notice printed on white card with a background of black crepe paper or cloth, placed on a the door of a residence or business
crêpe
A very thin pancake used for desserts
crêpe
A thin, crinkled fabric made of silk or other fiber
crêpe
Anything that is flat and round
canton crape
A soft, white or colored silk fabric, of a gauzy texture and wavy appearance, used for ladies' scarfs, shawls, bonnet trimmings, etc
canton crape
called also Oriental crape
craped
{s} covered with crape
craped
Past tense of crape; To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp
crepe
A light, thin, egg-rich pancake The word is French, but the crepe is so versatile that you'll find it in many other languages It's A Russian Blini, A Jewish Blintz, A Chinese Egg Roll, A Greek Krep Or A Hungarian Palascinta Depending on the filling, it can be an appetizer, a main dish or a dessert
crepe
Textured surface fabric found in both wovens and knits It can be used in knits as the reverse side of a special jacquard A crinkly surface is achieved via use of high twist yarns, chemical treatments, weave, construction, or some form of embossing or surface treatment Crepes are available in an unlimited variety of fibers and blends and in may different constructions
crepe
{i} fine cloth, thin light fabric of silk or cotton; thin paper; (French) small thin pancake
crepe
Used to describe all kinds of fabrics--wool, cotton, silk, rayon, synthetics and blends-that have a crinkle, crimped or grained surface
crepe
A broad term given to various fabrics generally recognized by a crinkled, puckered, or pebble-effect surface
crepe
small very thin pancake
crepe
paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
crepe
cover or drape with crape; "crape the mirror"
crepe
A family of weaves having a slightly pebbly texture Crepe yarn is given a high twist during spinning, making it slightly stiff and wiry During weaving, the yarn contracts giving the characteristic texture
crepe
A crepe is a thin pancake. chicken-filled crepes
crepe
a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
crepe
A light crinkled fabric
crepe
alternative spelling of crêpe
crepe
Crepe is a thin fabric with an uneven surface and is made of cotton, silk, or wool. Use a crepe bandage to support the affected area
crepe
Fibre: Worsted cotton, wool, silk, man-made synthetics Weave: Mostly plain, but various weaves Characteristics: Has a crinkled, puckered surface or soft mossy finish Comes in different weights and degrees of sheerness Dull with a harch dry feel Woolen crepes are softer than worsted If it is fine, it drapes well Has very good wearing qualities Has a very slimming effect Uses: Depending on weight, it is used for dresses of all types, including long dinner dresses, suits, and coats
crepe
Thin pancakes
crepe
The word comes from the French word creper meaning to crimp or frizz and describes crinkly or grained surfaced fabrics including wool, cotton, silk, rayon, and other synthetics and blends Crepe de Chine is a very popular silk crepe
crepe
a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
crepe
Crepe is a type of rubber with a rough surface. a pair of crepe-soled ankle-boots
crepe
A thin light fabric of cotton or silk or combination, with finely crinkled or ridged surface Also, a silk fabric, usually black, used for mourning veils or bands
crepe
(French) Thin pancakes Top of glossary D
queen's crape myrtle
native to Asia, Australia, and East Indies, where it provides timber called pyinma; used elsewhere as an ornamental for its large showy flowers
victoria crape
A kind of cotton crape
crape

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    [ 'krAp ] (noun.) 1633. alteration of French crêpe, from Middle French crespe, from crespe curly, from Latin crispus; more at CRISP.
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