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canton crepe

can·ton crêpe
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-tn, -ton, kan-ton for 1–7 kreyp]
    • /ˈkæn tn, -tɒn, kænˈtɒn for 1–7 kreɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-tn, -ton, kan-ton for 1–7 kreyp]
    • /ˈkæn tn, -tɒn, kænˈtɒn for 1–7 kreɪp/

Definitions of canton crepe words

  • noun canton crepe a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine 3
  • noun canton crepe a soft, crinkled silk or rayon fabric, like crepe de Chine but heavier 3
  • noun canton crepe a thin, light, silk or rayon crepe with a finely wrinkled surface, heavier in texture than crepe de Chine. 1
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Origin of canton crepe

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; named after Canton, China

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Parts of speech for Canton crepe

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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canton crepe popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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