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The correct spelling is crepes.

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noun

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The correct spelling is crepes. 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.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat.
  2. 2.A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
  3. 3.Crepe paper; thin, crinkled tissue paper.
  4. 4.Rubber in sheets, used especially for shoe soles.
  5. 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.

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