'Papier-mach'e' definitions:

Definition of 'Papier-mach'e'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]