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tissue paper


tissue paper

noun

Definition of TISSUE PAPER

: a thin gauzy paper used especially for protecting something (as by covering or wrapping)
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First Known Use of TISSUE PAPER

1777

Rhymes with TISSUE PAPER

Bible paper, blotting paper, butcher paper, carbon paper, filter paper, funny paper, litmus paper, toilet paper, tracing paper, writing paper

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