papel maché

See also: papel-machê

Spanish

Etymology

Partial calque of French papier mâché (literally “chewed paper”). Cognate to Portuguese papel-machê.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paˌpel maˈt͡ʃe/ [paˌpel maˈt͡ʃe]
  • Syllabification: pa‧pel ma‧ché

Noun

papel maché m (uncountable)

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

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