crepe

See also crêpe

English

Alternative forms

• crêpe

Etymology

From French crêpe, from Latin crispus.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kreɪp/, /krɛp/

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Noun

crepe (plural crepes)

1. A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
2. A very thin pancake.
3. crepe paper
4. Rubber in sheets used especially for shoe soles.

   The policeman wore crepe-soled shoes.

5. (Ireland) A death notice printed on white card with a background of black crepe paper or cloth, placed on a the door of a residence or business.

Synonyms

• (fabric): crape
• (thin pancake): French pancake
• (rubber): crepe rubber

Translations

crinkled fabric

very thin pancake

• Esperanto: krepo (eo)

• French: crêpe (fr) f

crepe paper

rubber, used for shoe soles

(Ireland) death notice

Anagrams

• CREEP, creep

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Italian

Noun

crepe f

1. Plural form of crepa

Anagrams

• prece

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Portuguese

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkɾɛpe/, /ˈkɾɛpi/

Noun

crepe m (plural crepes)

1. crepe, crêpe.