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Rarecrepe
The correct spelling is crepe.
How to pronounce crepe
/kɹɛp/
nounIPA: /kɹɛp/
Say it like: Cre-pe
The correct spelling is crepe. A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat. For example: "The policeman wore crepe-soled shoes."
Usage Examples
“The policeman wore crepe-soled shoes.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat.
- 2.A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
- 3.Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.
- 4.Rubber in sheets, used especially for shoe soles.
- 5.A death notice printed on white card with a background of black crepe paper or cloth, placed on the door of a residence or business.
verb
- 1.To crease (paper) in such a way to make it look like crepe paper
- 2.To frizz (the hair).
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