Canton crepe


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Canton crepe

(ˈkæntɒn; -tən)
n
(Textiles) a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine
[C19: named after Canton, China, where it was originally made]
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Noun1.Canton crepe - a soft thick crinkled dress crepe; heavier than crepe de Chine
crape, crepe - a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
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