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noun

crepe

A thin pancake often wrapped around a filling.

The thin, golden crepe lies loosely folded beside strawberries on the plate.

Crepe: very thin golden pancake folded loosely on a white plate, delicate browned lacy edges and soft folds, a few strawberries beside it.
Etymology
crepeLatincurled

Latin crispus meant curled or crinkled. The thin pancake’s name carries that surface image, associated with the delicate, irregular texture of a lightly cooked sheet of batter.

More examples

  • I order a crepe filled with mushrooms and cheese.
  • Spread the batter thinly so the crepes cook evenly.
  • These lemon crepes need only a sprinkle of sugar.

Forms

crepe · crepes

Similar words

pancake
A broader term that often refers to thicker versions.
blintz
A filled, folded pancake that is usually fried after filling.