papier mâché

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French

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Etymology

Literally, chewed-up paper.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.pje ma.ʃe/ ~ /pa.pje mɑ.ʃe/
  • Rhymes: -e

Noun

papier mâché m (uncountable)

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

Hyponyms

Polish

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Etymology

Borrowed from French papier mâché.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pap.ˈjɛ maˈ.ʂɛ/
  • Syllabification:

Noun

papier mâché n (indeclinable)

  1. papier-mâché

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