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- [kri-ton, kree-ton]
- /krɪˈtɒn, ˈkri tɒn/
- /ˈkre.tɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kri-ton, kree-ton]
- /krɪˈtɒn, ˈkri tɒn/
Definitions of cretonne word
- noun cretonne a heavy cotton or linen fabric with a printed design, used for furnishing 3
- noun cretonne (as modifier) 3
- noun cretonne a heavy, unglazed, printed cotton or linen cloth, used for curtains, slipcovers, etc. 3
- noun cretonne a heavy cotton material in colorfully printed designs, used especially for drapery and slipcovers. 1
- noun cretonne A heavy cotton fabric, typically with a floral pattern printed on one or both sides, used for upholstery. 1
- noun cretonne A strong, heavy fabric of cotton, linen or rayon, used to make curtains and upholstery. 0
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Origin of cretonne
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < French, after Creton, Norman village where it was produced
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Parts of speech for Cretonne
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cretonne popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
cretonne usage trend in Literature
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