Meaning Of The Word Papier-mâché

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Papier-mâché Meaning

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Papier-mâché Definition

What's The Definition Of Papier-mâché?

papier-mâché
Papier-mâché is a mixture of pieces of paper and glue. It can be made, while still damp, into objects such as bowls, ornaments, and models.

papier-mâché in British English
a material made of paper pulp mixed with size, glue, etc., that is easily molded when moist and that dries strong and hard
adjective: made of papier-mâché
noun: a hard strong substance suitable for painting on, made of paper pulp or layers of paper mixed with paste, size, etc, and moulded when moist
noun: a substance made of pulped paper or paper pulp mixed with glue and other materials or of layers of paper glued and pressed together, molded when moist to form various articles, and becoming hard and strong when dry

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