Canton-crepe
a thin, light, silk or rayon crepe with a finely wrinkled surface, heavier in texture than crepe de Chine.
noun
a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine
Read Also:
- Canton-enamel
Chinese enamelware similar to Limoges.
- Canton-flannel
a plain-weave or twill-weave cotton fabric with a long, fleecy nap usually on one side only, used for sportswear, undergarments, backings and linings, etc. Historical Examples Public School Domestic Science Mrs. J. Hoodless Punchinello Vol. 1, No. 21, August 20, 1870 Various Cooley’s Practical Receipts, Volume II Arnold Cooley The Expert Maid-Servant Cristine Terhune Herrick […]
- Canton-ginger
preserved or crystallized ginger of fine quality.
- Canton-island
a coral atoll in the S Pacific Ocean, part of Kiribati: largest of the Phoenix Islands. 3.5 sq. mi. (9 sq. km).
- Canton-linen
grass cloth. a fabric made from tough vegetable fibers, used for table linens, wall coverings, etc. noun a cloth made from plant fibres, such as jute or hemp