powder paper

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noun

Pharmacology. charta(def 2).

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Nearby words

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Origin of powder paper

First recorded in 1880–85

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Examples from the Web for powder paper

Yes,” scoffed Zizi, “with the help of Norah and her powder-paper, and Jenny and her tattle-tongue!
The Man Who Fell Through the Earth|Carolyn Wells
Of course, the cigarette stubs and the powder-paper helped, too.
The Man Who Fell Through the Earth|Carolyn Wells
You know how difficult it is to unfold and refold a powder-paper without making it look messy.
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