papier-mâché
1pa·pier–mâ·ché
noun\ˌpā-pər-mə-ˈshā, ˌpa-ˌpyā-mə-, -(ˌ)ma-\
Definition of PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
: a light strong molding material of wastepaper pulped with glue and other additives
See Origin of PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
French, literally, chewed paper
First Known Use: 1753
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