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
British Dictionary definitions for marocain
marocain
/ (ˈmærəˌkeɪn) /
noun
a fabric of ribbed crepe
a garment made from this fabric
Word Origin for marocain
C20: from French
maroquin Moroccan