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crepe

 

[ kreษชp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

food

A thin pancake, typically folded or rolled and filled with fruit, cream, syrup, etc.

Synonyms

blini, blintz, pancake

Examples of usage

  • Would you like a crepe with strawberries and whipped cream?
  • She ordered a crepe with Nutella and bananas.
  • I prefer savory crepes with cheese and ham.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

A light, thin fabric with a wrinkled surface.

Synonyms

cloth, fabric, material

Examples of usage

  • The dress was made of a delicate crepe material.
  • She wore a crepe scarf to accessorize her outfit.
Context #3 | Verb

cooking

To make crepes by spreading a thin layer of batter on a hot pan.

Synonyms

cook, make, prepare

Examples of usage

  • She creped the batter onto the pan to make pancakes.
  • We will crepe the batter for breakfast.

Translations

Translations of the word "crepe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crepe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‡เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Crรชpe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ krep

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะปะธะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naleล›nik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฌใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรชpe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crepe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท krep

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ ˆ์ดํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palaฤinka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ palacinka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่–„้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palaฤinka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรถnnukaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะตะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krep

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crepa

Etymology

The word 'crepe' originated from French, where it originally referred to a type of thin pancake. It is believed to have come from the Latin word 'crispa', meaning curled. Crepes have been enjoyed as a popular dish in France for centuries, both in sweet and savory variations. The term 'crepe' later expanded to also describe a type of fabric with a wrinkled texture, known for its lightness and elegance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,220, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.