crepe
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- noun
- /kreɪp/
:
crêpe
- I got a mango crepe cake which was so soft and delicious.
- make crepes
- cook crepes
- crepe pan
And then I sat and point blank ate a crepe in front of this woman.
- And then I sat and point blank ate a crepe in front of this woman.
- Sean and I then went and you guys met us at the crep van and we all got crepes.
Examples
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We sampled the crepes and waffles.
Academic text (2005) -
- I'll have the pasta salad and the crepes Suzette for dessert, please.
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Each of them took a crepe and bit into it.
Fiction book (1991) -
So it's ground beef and cheese in a crepe situation.
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So the crepes are delicious, very well made.
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Jerry brought me crepes for breakfast this morning.
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We started talking and he made these incredible crepes.
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How about a hazelnut crepe?
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Coffee within a crepe shop is always implied, whereas a good crepe shop on its own two feet is a rarity.
Blog text (30) -
For dessert, I chose a sweet crepe filled with strawberries and whipped cream.
Synonyms
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A thin, flat fried cake made from batter often eaten for breakfast
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A very thin pancake rolled, sometimes folded with sweet or salty filling
A very thin pancake often filled with sweet or savory food
Compounds
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Thin pancakes come with a warm orange and lemon sauce often set on fire at the table
- Specialized
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A thin lightweight silk fabric with a slightly crinkled surface used for dresses and blouses
- Indian
A tropical shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers that open at night
- US
A small tree or shrub with wrinkled bright flowers often planted in warm gardens
How Thin
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Crepe comes from the French word crêpe, from an old word meaning 'curled' or 'wrinkled'. So a crepe is a very thin pancake you fold or roll, and that thin, slightly folded look helps you remember the name.