marocain
9.9
A fabric with small raised lines that hangs well for dresses
- noun
- /ˈmɛrəˌkeɪn/
- Specialized
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marocain
- The designer’s new collection features several pieces crafted from navy blue marocain.
Examples
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You can feel the luxurious drape of marocain fabric in this dress.
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She chose a beautiful evening gown made of rich marocain for the gala.
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The dress was made of beautiful marocain fabric.
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Many designers prefer marocain for evening wear.
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She chose a beautiful evening gown made of rich marocain for the gala.
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The designer's new collection features several pieces crafted from navy blue marocain.
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You can feel the luxurious drape of marocain fabric in this dress.
Synonyms
crepe
vsmarocain
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5.8
A soft lightweight fabric with a slightly wrinkled surface used for clothes
has a ribbed texture rather than a crinkled or wrinkled surface
9.9
A heavy cloth with a crinkled surface used for women's dresses
has a ribbed texture rather than a crinkled surface
Compounds
How Textured
Surface Forms
Etymology
Marocain comes from the French Maroc meaning 'Morocco'. So, think of marocain as a cloth 'from Morocco', a soft crepe with small ribs that drapes well.