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Papery Definition & Meaning

papery
adjective
  1. thin and paperlike; "papery leaves"; "wasps that make nests of papery material"
  2. of or like paper

"Papery" in song lyrics

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  • "kate's papery"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the papery"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does papery mean?
thin and paperlike; "papery leaves"; "wasps that make nests of papery material" of or like paper
What part of speech is papery?
Papery is an adjective.
How many definitions does papery have?
Papery has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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