papel maché

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Etymology

Partial calque of French papier mâché (literally chewed paper). Cognate to Portuguese papel-machê.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paˌpel maˈt͡ʃe/
  • Syllabification: pa‧pel ma‧ché

Noun

papel maché m (uncountable)

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

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