First Known Use: 1753
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1papier–mâché
noun pa·pier–mâ·ché \ˌpā-pər-mə-ˈshā, ˌpa-ˌpyā-mə-, -(ˌ)ma-\
: a material that is made of paper mixed with water, glue, and other substances and that hardens as it dries
Full Definition of PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
: a light strong molding material of wastepaper pulped with glue and other additives
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Origin of PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
French, literally, chewed paper
2papier–mâché
adjective
Definition of PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
1
: formed of papier-mâché
2
: unreal, artificial
First Known Use of PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
1753
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