crape

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crape

/kɹeɪp/

Sounds like crepe, crêpe · Rhymes with -eɪp

Where it comes from

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

noun crapes

alternative, countable, uncountable Alternative form of crepe (“a thin fabric, paper, or pancake”).
countable, uncountable Mourning garments, especially an armband or hatband.

verb crapes · craping · craped

transitive To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp. a machine for craping silk
transitive To clothe in crape.

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noun mourning garments

Español	crespón
Français	bandeau, crêpe
Italiano	fascia nera

noun thin, crimped stuff, made of raw silk gummed and twisted on the mill

Deutsch	Krepp
Русский	креп krep

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@misc{crape_2026,
  title = {crape},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/crape},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}