marocain

[ mar-uh-keyn, mar-uh-keyn ]

noun

1. 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.

marocain

/ ˈmærəˌkeɪn /

noun

1. a fabric of ribbed crepe
2. a garment made from this fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of marocain¹

1920–25; < French ( crêpe ) marocain Moroccan (crepe)

Word History and Origins

Origin of marocain¹

C20: from French maroquin Moroccan

Example Sentences

Zaila, who just finished eighth grade in Harvey, La., showed a prowess for spelling at 10, when her father, who had been watching the national bee, asked her how to spell the winning word: marocain.

From New York Times

Successful participants must spend countless hours memorizing esoteric words like “marocain,” which the 2017 champion spelled correctly to take top prize of $40,000 that year.

From Reuters

Ananya won the spelling bee on June 1, ending on the word “marocain,” which means a type of dress fabric of ribbed crepe.

From Washington Times

Q: The National Spelling Bee winner won on the word “marocain.”

From Washington Post

Then Ananya was challenged with “marocain” — a dress fabric made with a warp of silk or rayon and a filling of other yarns.

From New York Times