About The Word Cretonne
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Cretonne
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What's The Definition Of Cretonne?
[n] an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cretonne: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cretonne: See Also | cloth | fabric | material | textile Cretonne In Webster's Dictionary \Cre*tonne"\ (kr?-t?n"), n. [F., gr. Creton, its first
manufacturer.]
1. A strong white fabric with warp of hemp and weft of flax.
2. A fabric with cotton warp and woolen weft.
3. A kind of chintz with a glossy surface.
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