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marocain

mar·o·cain
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mar-uh-keyn, mar-uh-keyn]
    • /ˈmær əˌkeɪn, ˌmær əˈkeɪn/
    • /ˈmæ.rək.eɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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