crepon

[ krey-pon ]
/ ˈkreɪ pɒn /

noun

a heavyweight crepe fabric.

Origin of crepon

1885–90; < French, equivalent to crêpe crepe + -on noun suffix

Words nearby crepon

crepitant, crepitant rale, crepitate, crepitation, crepitus, crepon, creps, crept, crepuscular, crepuscular ray, crepuscule

Example sentences from the Web for crepon

  • The largest designs of crepon show a raised or puffed appearance.

    Textiles |William H. Dooley