[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

papier-mach'e \pa`pier"-ma`ch'e"\, n. f. papier m^ach'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

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

papier-mache
     n : a substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when
         went and painted when dry

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