crepe de Chine

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(krāp′ də s̸hēn′)

a soft, rather thin crepe, usually of silk, used for blouses, lingerie, etc.

Origin: Fr, lit., crepe of China

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noun pl. crêpes de Chine (krāpˌ) also crêpe de Chines (shēnˈ)
A silk crepe used for dresses and blouses.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: : crêpe, crepe

Origin: + de, of

Origin: + Chine, China

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