pergamentpapīrs

Latvian

noun
Definitions
  • parchment paper, wax paper a special kind of paper treated with hydrochloric acid so as not to let fat or humidity pass through and used mostly for wrapping

Etymology

Compound from Latvian pergaments (parchment) + Latvian papīrs (paper).

Origin

Latvian

papīrs

Gloss

paper

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Person/Thing

Kanji

紙, 箋

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