1. Noun
A thin, crimped stuff, made of raw silk gummed and twisted on the mill. Black crape is much used for mourning garments, also for the dress of some clergymen.
2. Noun
To form into ringlets; to curl; to crimp; to friz; as, to crape the hair; to crape silk.
3. Noun
a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
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