Definition

A thick, durable fabric made from cotton, linen, or rayon, often printed with bright colors and used for making curtains and furniture covers.

Example

She chose a beautiful cretonne for the living room curtains.

Conversation

I just bought some beautiful cretonne for my living room curtains.

Oh nice! I've heard it's really durable and colorful.

Yeah, I love how it adds a pop of color to the space.

Definitely! It sounds like a great choice for upholstery too.

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Root Explanation

Cretonne originates from the French word 'cretonne', which refers to a type of heavy cotton fabric. The term itself is derived from 'creton', a diminutive form of 'creton', meaning coarse cloth. Thus, cretonne refers to a heavy, durable fabric often used for upholstery and drapery.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word for a heavy cotton fabric, 'cretonne', which helps you remember that this word refers to a sturdy fabric often used in home furnishings.

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