Alternative form of crêpe de Chine

Alternative form of crêpe de Chine

A fine, thin fabric, usually of silk, that is used to make dresses or blouses.

A region of France, including Paris. / A domestic sheep breed originally from the region.

A sudden development or action to surprise an enemy.

The phenomenon when a conversational rejoinder or remark only occurs to someone after the opportunity to make it has passed.

A tall palm tree, Lodoicea maldivica, found in the Seychelles. / The woody nut of such a tree.

plural of crepe de Chine

A turn of phrase or rhetorical formula, especially one that ought not to be taken literally, but rather as employed for convenience of expression only.

A business card / (dated) A visiting card / (obsolete) A photograph of a famous person, the same size as a visiting card