PAPIER MÂCHÉ


Meaning of PAPIER MÂCHÉ in English

[ ˌpapɪeɪ'maʃeɪ ]

■ noun a malleable mixture of paper and glue that becomes hard when dry, used to make boxes, ornaments, etc.

Origin

Fr., lit. 'chewed paper'.

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