English Explanatory Dictionary

crape

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of crepe (“a thin fabric, paper, or pancake”).
  2. Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.
verb
  1. To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
  2. To clothe in crape.

Pronunciation

krāp /kɹeɪp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crape.wav

Word forms

crape crapes craping craped

Etymology

Alteration of French crepe, from Middle French crespe (“curly”), from Latin crispus. Doublet of crisp and crepe.

Derived words

Canton crape crape fern crapefish crapehanger crapehanging crape jasmine crapelike crape moss crape myrtle crape needle crapy Victoria crape
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