crape

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun small very thin pancake
  2. noun a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
  3. verb cover or drape with crape

Etymology

Alteration of French crepe, from Middle French crespe (“curly”), from Latin crispus. Doublet of crisp and crepe.

In classic literature

Synonyms

crepe, French pancake

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