carton-pierre: Meaning and Definition of

car•ton-pierre

Pronunciation: (Fr. kar-tôn-pyer'), [key]
— n.
  1. papier-mâché decorated in imitation of wood, stone, or metal, and chiefly used for ornamental statuary or decorative motifs.
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