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- [mar-uh-keyn, mar-uh-keyn]
- /ˈmær əˌkeɪn, ˌmær əˈkeɪn/
- /ˈmæ.rək.eɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mar-uh-keyn, mar-uh-keyn]
- /ˈmær əˌkeɪn, ˌmær əˈkeɪn/
Definitions of marocain word
- noun marocain a crepe fabric made of silk, wool, or rayon, or a combination of these fibers, and distinguished by a strong rib effect, used in the manufacture of dresses and women's suits; a heavy Canton crepe. 1
- noun marocain A dress fabric of ribbed crepe, made of silk or wool or both. 1
- noun marocain a fabric of ribbed crepe 0
- noun marocain a garment made from this fabric 0
- noun marocain A heavy crepe fabric having a cross-ribbed texture. 0
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Origin of marocain
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < French (crêpe) marocain Moroccan (crepe)
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Parts of speech for Marocain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
marocain popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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