papier-mache n 1: a substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry [syn: {papier-mache}, {paper- mache}]
Papier-mach'e \Pa`pier"-ma`ch['e]"\, n. [F. papier m[^a]ch['e], lit., chewed or mashed paper.] A hard and strong substance made of a pulp from paper, mixed with size or glue, etc. It is formed into various articles, usually by means of molds. [1913 Webster]