waxed-paper

waxed paper

noun
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wax paper

noun
a whitish, translucent wrapping paper made moistureproof by a paraffin coating.
Also, waxed paper.


Origin:
1835–45

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wax paper
 
n
paper treated or coated with wax or paraffin to make it waterproof

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