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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCrêpe
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kʁɛp
"Elle a préparé une délicieuse crêpe aux fraises."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A thin, light pancake made from a batter of flour, eggs, and milk, typically served with a variety of fillings.
"For breakfast, she enjoyed a delicious crepe filled with strawberries and whipped cream." - 2
A type of fabric that is crinkled or wrinkled, often used in clothing.
"The dress was made of a soft crepe material that flowed beautifully."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'crepe' originates from the French 'crêpe', which is derived from the Latin 'crispus', meaning 'curled' or 'wrinkled'. The term has evolved over time to refer specifically to a thin pancake, commonly associated with French cuisine, particularly in the 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Crepe" is said worldwide
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Crêpe
Transliteration: kʁɛp
"Elle a préparé une délicieuse crêpe aux fraises."
Crêpe
Transliteration: kʁɛp
"Sie hat einen leckeren Crêpe mit Nutella gemacht."
Crepe
Transliteration: ˈkreːpe
"Ha preparato una deliziosa crepe con marmellata."
Crepe
Transliteration: kɾepe
"Hizo un crepe relleno de chocolate."
Crepe
Transliteration: kɾɛpi
"Ela fez um crepe com frutas."
क्रेप
Transliteration: krep
"उसने स्ट्रॉबेरी के साथ एक क्रेप बनाया।"
可丽饼
Transliteration: kě lì bǐng
"她做了一个草莓可丽饼。"
크레페
Transliteration: keurepe
"그녀는 딸기로 크레페를 만들었습니다."
クレープ
Transliteration: kurēpu
"彼女はイチゴのクレープを作りました。"
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