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.
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