mache

or mâche

[ mahsh ]

noun

1. corn salad.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mache¹

1820–30; < French mâche, perhaps by apheresis (or by association with mâcher to chew) from dial. pomache, with same sense, perhaps < Vulgar Latin *pōmasca, derivative of Latin pōmum fruit

Example Sentences

Certainly there must be a few tradwives whipping up hissy fits about this on TikTok, pledging to abandon King Arthur in favor of some brand best suited to make papier mache paste.

From Salon

These Aussie psych-rockers have become unlikely arena headliners, and this manic cut from 2015’s “Paper Mâché Dream Balloon” shows the range of their weirdo ambitions.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, the storm in France showed some signs of abating with the Meteo France weather service reducing its alert for strong winds in Mache, Finistere and Cotes d'Armor from red to orange.

From Reuters

Anyone can join the march down city streets behind the paper mache Arnold to New London’s Waterfront Park, where the mayor cries, “Remember New London,” and puts a torch to the effigy.

From Washington Times

Anyone can join the march down city streets behind the paper mache Arnold to New London’s Waterfront Park, where the mayor cries, “Remember New London,” and puts a torch to the effigy.

From Seattle Times