Papier-mach'e

Papier-mach'e
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]

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