What does cretonne mean?
Definitions for cretonne
krɪˈtɒn, ˈkri tɒncre·tonne
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Princeton's WordNet
cretonnenoun
an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies
Wiktionary
cretonnenoun
A strong, heavy fabric of cotton, linen or rayon, used to make curtains and upholstery.
Etymology: From Creton, a village in Normandy.
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Cretonne
Cretonne was originally a strong, white fabric with a hempen warp and linen weft. The word is sometimes said to be derived from Creton, a village in Normandy where the manufacture of linen was carried on; some other serious sources mention that the cretonne was invented by Paul Creton, an inhabitant of Vimoutiers in the Pays d'Auge, Lower Normandy, France, a village very active in the textile industry in the past centuries. The word is now applied to a strong, printed cotton cloth, which is stouter than chintz but used for very much the same purposes. It is usually unglazed and may be printed on both sides and even with different patterns. Frequently cretonne has a fancy woven pattern of some kind which is modified by the printed design. It is sometimes made with a weft of cotton waste.
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cretonne
Cretonne is a heavy, typically unglued cotton fabric with a printed design, often used for upholstery or curtains. It originally originated from Creton, France, hence the name. It is known for its durability and the ability to hold bright, colorful prints over time.
Webster Dictionary
Cretonnenoun
a strong white fabric with warp of hemp and weft of flax
Cretonnenoun
a fabric with cotton warp and woolen weft
Cretonnenoun
a kind of chintz with a glossy surface
Etymology: [F., gr. Creton, its first manufacturer.]
Wikidata
Cretonne
Cretonne was originally a strong, white fabric with a hempen warp and linen weft. The word is sometimes said to be derived from Creton, a village in Normandy where the manufacture of linen was carried on; some other serious sources mention that the cretonne was invented by Paul Creton, an inhabitant of Vimoutiers in the Pays d'Auge, Lower Normandy, France, a village very active in the textile industry in the past centuries. The word is now applied to a strong, printed cotton cloth, which is stouter than chintz but used for very much the same purposes. It is usually unglazed and may be printed on both sides and even with different patterns. Frequently cretonne has a fancy woven pattern of some kind which is modified by the printed design. It is sometimes made with a weft of cotton waste.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Cretonne
kret-on′, or kret′on, n. a strong printed cotton fabric used for curtains or for covering furniture. [Fr., prob. from Creton in Normandy.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cretonne in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cretonne in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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