papier mâché

noun [U]

/ˌpæp.i.eɪˈmæʃ.eɪ/

/ˌpeɪ.pɚ.məˈʃeɪ/

Definition

› pieces of paper mixed with glue or with flour and water, used to make decorative objects or models: a papier mâché maskCraftsPaper

(Definition of papier mâché noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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