crepe

Meanings

• noun

  A thin pancake, often filled with sweet or savory ingredients.

  - "She ordered a Nutella crepe for dessert."
  - "For lunch, he had a savory crepe filled with ham and cheese."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹeɪp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

crape , crepe rubber , French pancake

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crepe
crepes , peps , gripes

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Variants

List of all variants of crepe that leads to same result
crepe , crepes , crepey , crepier , crepiest , crepy , crepe de chine , crepe de chines , crepes de chine , crape myrtle , crepe myrtle , crepe myrtles , crepe paper , crepe papers , crepe suzette , crepe suzettes , crepes suzette

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Etymology

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The word 'crepe' comes from the Old French word 'cripe', meaning 'a cloth' or 'a sheet'. This refers to the thin, flexible nature of the pancake.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest crepe is 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) in diameter and was made in France in 2011.

2. In some parts of France, it is traditional to eat crepes on the evening of the Feast of the Assumption (August 15). This is known as 'La Chandeleur' or 'Crêpe Day'.

3. Crepes have been a popular food in France since at least the 16th century, and their popularity has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond.

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Related Concepts

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1. pancake: A broad category of flat, often round, cakes cooked on a hot surface. Crepes are a type of pancake, characterized by their thinness and flexibility.

2. galette: A savory, often round, Breton pancake made with buckwheat flour. Galettes are similar to crepes but denser and usually served with savory fillings.

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Culture

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Crepes have a rich cultural history, particularly in France and other European countries. They are often associated with special occasions, such as Mardi Gras or Crepe Day, and can be found in various forms around the world.

How to Memorize "crepe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, circular pancake that is easily rolled up or folded over fillings. Visualize the process of making a crepe, from mixing the batter to cooking and filling it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crepe' with special occasions, such as Mardi Gras or a birthday. Connect it to the idea of a thin, flexible pancake filled with sweet or savory ingredients.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'crepe' with the phrase 'A thin, flexible pancake, easily rolled or folded, for a special occasion'. Remember the first letter of each word in the phrase: 'A-T-F-P-E-F-S-O'.

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