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Cretonne Definition & Meaning

cretonne
noun
  1. an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies

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  • "textile design for cretonne"
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What does cretonne mean?
an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies
What part of speech is cretonne?
Cretonne is a noun.

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