Crepe: meaning, definitions and examples

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crepe

[ kreɪp ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 crepe

🇮🇳 क्रेप

🇩🇪 Crêpe

🇮🇩 krep

🇺🇦 млинець

🇵🇱 naleśnik

🇯🇵 クレープ

🇫🇷 crêpe

🇪🇸 crepe

🇹🇷 krep

🇰🇷 크레이프

🇸🇦 كريب

🇨🇿 palačinka

🇸🇰 palacinka

🇨🇳 薄饼

🇸🇮 palačinka

🇮🇸 pönnukaka

🇰🇿 креп

🇬🇪 კრეპი

🇦🇿 krep

🇲🇽 crepa

Word origin

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.