marocain

[ mar-uh-keyn, mar-uh-keyn ]
/ ˈmær əˌkeɪn, ˌmær əˈkeɪn /

noun

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.
Also called crepe marocain.

Origin of marocain

1920–25; < French ( crêpe) marocain Moroccan (crepe)

Words nearby marocain

marmoreal, marmoset, marmot, marne, maroc, marocain, maroni, maronite, maroon, maroon peak, maroquin

Definition for crepe marocain (2 of 2)

crepe marocain

noun

marocain.

British Dictionary definitions for crepe marocain

marocain
/ (ˈmærəˌkeɪn) /

noun

a fabric of ribbed crepe
a garment made from this fabric

Word Origin for marocain

C20: from French maroquin Moroccan