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Tissue paper

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tissue paper

–noun
a very thin, almost transparent paper used for wrapping delicate articles, covering illustrations in books, copying letters, etc.

Origin:
1770–80
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tissue paper  
n.  Thin, translucent paper used for packing, wrapping, or protecting delicate articles.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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