marocain

noun

mar·​o·​cain ˈmer-ə-ˌkān How to pronounce marocain (audio)
ˈma-rə-ˌkān
: a ribbed crepe fabric used in women's clothing

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For shuffling around airplanes or a host’s home, prevent bare feet with these chic slides à la marocain. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2017

Word History

Etymology

French (crêpe) marocain, literally, Moroccan crepe

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of marocain was in 1922

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“Marocain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marocain. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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