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