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papery

/ˈpeɪpəri/
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Definitions of papery
  1. adjective
    thin and paperlike
    papery leaves”
    “wasps that make nests of papery material”
    synonyms:
    thin
    of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
  2. adjective
    of or like paper
    synonyms: chartaceous, paperlike
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