papier-mâché
English
Alternative forms
- paper mache (informal)
- paper mâché (informal)
- paper maché (informal)
- paper machee (informal)
Etymology
Borrowed from French papier mâché (literally “chewed-up paper”). See papier and mâcher.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 239: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 239: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/
- Rhymes: -æʃeɪ, -eɪ
Noun
- Torn-up paper and other possible materials mixed with paste or glue used to create, when the mass is dried, a surprisingly durable sculptural object.
Hyponyms
Translations
paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object
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