papel-machê

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See also: papel maché

Portuguese

Alternative forms

papel machê

Etymology

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papel machê

Partial calque of French papier mâché (literally “chewed paper”). Cognate to Spanish papel maché.

Pronunciation

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /paˌpɛw.maˈʃe/

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɐˌpɛl.mɐˈʃe/
- (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɐˌpɛl.mɐˈt͡ʃe/
- (Southern Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɐˌpɛ.li.mɐˈʃe/

Rhymes: -e

Noun

papel-machê m (uncountable)

papier-mâché (paper mixed with glue used to create sculptures)

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