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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papier-m%C3%A2ch%C3%A9. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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