crape

[ kreyp ]

noun

, craped, crap·ing.

1. crepe.

crape

/ kreɪp /

noun

1. a variant spelling of crepe
2. crepe, esp when used for mourning clothes
3. a band of black crepe worn in mourning

Derived Forms

• ˈcrapy, adjective

Other Words From

• crapelike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of crape¹

Anglicized spelling

Example Sentences

Tree varieties include Eureka lemon, pink guava, Golden Delicious apple, coast live oak, olive, crape myrtle, California sycamore, desert willow and torrey pines.

From Los Angeles Times

They also claimed the crape myrtles would provide similar amounts of shade and noise reduction.

From Los Angeles Times

The crape myrtle bark scale has crept into the D.C. region in recent years.

From Washington Post

While their leafy cousins parade their fabulous colors this month, the future for crape myrtles across the region — and beyond — is decidedly gray.

From Washington Post

The walls keep to mostly a neutral palette, with the exception of a vibrant pink wallpaper in the library, a color inspired by crape myrtle tree blossoms, Bridges says.

From Washington Post