cretons

/ krɛtɑ̃ /

plural noun

1. a spread of shredded pork cooked with onions in pork fat

Word History and Origins

Origin of cretons¹

Canadian French, perhaps from Dutch kerte cut

Example Sentences

If the weather was wet we discussed damasks and cretons and books about furniture, which Robert brought with him every week—the colors to be dominant in various rooms—and every trifle of housekeeping; and were as happy as birds building their first nest.

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