SINCE 1828
papier-mâché
noun
pa·pier-mâ·ché
| \ ˌpā-pər-mə-ˈshā
, ˌpa-ˌpyā-mə-, -(ˌ)ma-\
, ˌpa-ˌpyā-mə-, -(ˌ)ma-\
Definition of papier-mâché
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a light strong molding material of wastepaper pulped with glue and other additives
papier-mâché
adjectiveDefinition of papier-mâché (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: formed of papier-mâché
2
: unreal, artificial
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papier-mâché
noun
English Language Learners Definition of papier-mâché
: a material that is made of paper mixed with water, glue, and other substances and that hardens as it dries
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papier-mâché
noun
pa·pier-mâ·ché
| \ ˌpā-pər-mə-ˈshā, ˌpa-ˌpyā-\
Kids Definition of papier-mâché
: material made of paper mixed with glue and other substances that hardens as it dries
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