papier-mâché

English

Alternative forms

  • paper maché (informal)
  • paper machee (informal)

Etymology

Borrowed from French papier mâché (literally chewed-up paper). See papier and mâcher.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/
  • Rhymes: -æʃeɪ, -eɪ

Noun

papier-mâché (uncountable)

  1. 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.

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