crepe

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
  2. noun small very thin pancake
  3. noun a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface

Etymology

Borrowed from French crêpe, from Latin crispus. Doublet of crisp and crape.

In classic literature

Synonyms

crepe paper

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