crape

Meaning

Noun

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

Verb

1. (transitive) To form into ringlets; to curl or crimp.
2. (transitive) To clothe in crape.

Synonyms

crepe

crêpe

crimp

frizz

frizzle

kink

kink up

wrinkles

creases

French pancake

Translations

mor

krip

bürümcük

Trauerflor

crespón

crêpe

arrissar-se

crespar

crep

κρέπι

κρεπ

μαύρο ύφασμα

ύφασμα κρεπ

Krepp

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɹeɪp/

Etymology

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