I. ˌpā-pər-mə-ˈshā, ˌpa-ˌpyā-mə-, -(ˌ)ma- noun
Etymology: French, literally, chewed paper
Date: 1753
: a light strong molding material of wastepaper pulped with glue and other additives
II. adjective
Date: 1753
1. : formed of papier-mâché
2. : unreal , artificial