Canton crepe

American  

noun

1. a thin, light, silk or rayon crepe with a finely wrinkled surface, heavier in texture than crepe de Chine.

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Canton crepe British  

/ ˈkæntɒn, -tən /

noun

1. a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine

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Etymology

Origin of Canton crepe

1860–65; named after Canton, China

Example Sentences

It may be of taffeta, Canton crepe or crepe-de-chine; but satin is one of the materials that is preferred for more formal occasions than the afternoon dance.

From Project Gutenberg

Four shawls of Canton crepe, three of them lavender and one ivory white, were put back into the chest.

From Project Gutenberg