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paper vs papier-mache

papier-mache vs paper

paper and papier-mache both are nouns.

paper is a verb but papier-mache is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paper Yes No Yes No
papier-mache Yes No No No
As nouns, papier-mache is a hyponym of paper; that is, papier-mache is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than paper:
  • paper: a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
  • papier-mache: a substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry
paper (noun) papier-mache (noun)
the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher a substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry
a medium for written communication
an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
a business firm that publishes newspapers
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
paper (verb) papier-mache (verb)
cover with paper
cover with wallpaper
Difference between paper and papier-mache

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