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Cellophane

//ˈsɛləfeɪn// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose. countable, uncountable

    "Cellophane flowers of yellow and green towering over your head"

  2. 2
    a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc. wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To wrap or package in cellophane. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

Genericized trademark. Blend of cellulose + diaphane.

Etymology 2

Genericized trademark. Blend of cellulose + diaphane.

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