marocain

/'mærəkein/

Thân thiện

A woman wears a beautiful marocain dress to a garden party.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fabric: A dress crepe fabric, typically made from silk or a silk-like synthetic fiber, characterized by a distinctive ribbed or corded texture. It is similar to but distinct from Canton crepe.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The elegant evening gown was made of a luxurious black marocain.
  • She preferred the heavier drape of marocain for her autumn suit.

Advanced Usage

• As a material descriptor: The term is used almost exclusively to describe the fabric itself, not garments made from it, though garments can be described as "made of marocain."
  • The designer's collection featured several pieces in a rich, emerald-green marocain.

Variants and Related Words

• Canton crepe (n): A similar type of crepe fabric, often lighter in weight, used as a point of comparison for marocain.
• Crepe (n): The general category of fabrics with a crinkled, pebbled, or ribbed texture, which includes marocain.

Synonyms

• Dress crepe: A more general term that can encompass marocain.
• Ribbed crepe: Descriptive of its texture.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "marocain" is a specialized term from the textile and fashion industries. It originates from the French word for "Moroccan," possibly alluding to the fabric's texture or origin. It functions solely as a noun referring to the specific fabric.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a dress crepe; similar to Canton crepe

Từ đồng nghĩa

• crepe marocain