OILPAPER

oilpaper

(noun) paper that has been made translucent and waterproof by soaking in oil

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

oilpaper (countable and uncountable, plural oilpapers)

A translucent, waterproof paper made by soaking in oil.

Anagrams

• epipolar

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