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carton-pierre

car·ton-pierre
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahr-tn peer for 1]
    • /ˈkɑr tn pɪər for 1/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahr-tn peer for 1]
    • /ˈkɑr tn pɪər for 1/

Definitions of carton-pierre word

  • noun carton-pierre papier-mâché decorated in imitation of wood, stone, or metal, and chiefly used for ornamental statuary or decorative motifs. 1
  • noun carton-pierre Papier-mâché that has been made to resemble wood, stone, or metal, used as decoration. 0
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Origin of carton-pierre

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < French: stone cardboard

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Parts of speech for Carton-pierre

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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carton-pierre popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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