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crepe

crepe

noun KREH-peh Rare

Origin: From French crêpe, from Latin crispus (curly).

Also means

crêpe fabric

Usage Note

Crepe (also spelled crêpe) refers both to the thin French pancake and to a type of crinkled fabric. In food contexts it is often feminine (la crepe), though masculine usage (el crepe) also occurs, especially in Spain. Filling and toppings vary widely by region.

Examples

"Pedí una crepe de chocolate para el postre."

Natural Translation

I ordered a chocolate crepe for dessert.

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