crepe
/kɹeɪp/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.87 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
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.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "While the mixture is very similar to crepe batter, when you confine it to deep, narrow, muffinlike molds, the surface of the batter sets and the air is trapped, so that the pastry has nowhere to go but up and out, creating a gravity-defying bubble."
- "Aside from their pierogis, their menu also includes Ukrainian borscht soup, nalysnyky crepes and uzvar, a traditional drink made out of dried fruits and honey."
- "The policeman wore crepe-soled shoes."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /kɹeɪp/
- British English: /kɹeɪp/
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Food.
Inflected Forms
Derived Forms
Phrases
crêpe crêpe
crepe fern
crepe flower
crepe gardenia
crepe ginger
crepe jasmine
crêpe meteor
crepe sole