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Nov 29, 2009
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crepe



Pronunciation: (krāp), [key]
—n., v., creped, crep•ing.

—n.
1. a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.
2. a usually black band or piece of this material, worn as a token of mourning.
3. a thin, light, delicate pancake.
4. See crepe paper.
5. See crepe rubber.

—v.t.
to cover, clothe, or drape with crepe. Also,crape.

crêpe



Pronunciation: (krāp; for 2 also krep or, Fr., krep), [key]
—n.,
—pl. crêpesPronunciation: (krāps; for 2 also kreps or, Fr., krep). [key]
1. crepe (defs. 1, 2).
2. crepe (def. 3).

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