papier-mâché

(pā′pər mə s̸hā′)

noun

a material made of paper pulp mixed with size, glue, etc., that is easily molded when moist and that dries strong and hard

Origin: Fr papier, paper + mâché, pp. of mâcher (L masticare), to chew

adjective

made of papier-mâché

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