papel-machê

See also: papel maché

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Partial calque of French papier mâché (literally “chewed paper”). Cognate to Spanish papel maché.

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /paˌpɛw.maˈʃe/ [paˌpɛʊ̯.maˈʃe]
 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐˌpɛl.mɐˈʃe/ [pɐˌpɛɫ.mɐˈʃe]
    • (Northern Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐˌpɛl.mɐˈt͡ʃe/ [pɐˌpɛɫ.mɐˈt͡ʃe]
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐˌpɛ.li.mɐˈʃe/

  • Rhymes: -e

Noun

papel-machê m (uncountable)

  1. papier-mâché (paper mixed with glue used to create sculptures)
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