papier-mâché
1 of 2noun
pa·pier-mâ·ché ˌpā-pər-mə-ˈshā 
ˌpa-ˌpyā-mə-,
-(ˌ)ma-
: a light strong molding material of wastepaper pulped with glue and other additives
papier-mâché
2 of 2adjective
1
: formed of papier-mâché
2
: unreal, artificial
Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, literally, chewed paper
First Known Use
Noun
1753, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
papier-mâché
noun
pa·pier-mâ·ché
ˌpā-pər-mə-ˈshā,
ˌpa-ˌpyā-
: material made of paper mixed with glue and other substances that hardens as it dries