silk paper

American  

noun

1. paper that contains silk fibers and is sometimes used for printing postage stamps and revenue stamps.

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Etymology

Origin of silk paper

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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silk paper

Watch a team of conservators pack up a '50s couture gown — with silk paper and the utmost care.

From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2017

The Parisian artist Alix Aymé had little interest in keeping meticulous records for her paintings on canvas, silk, paper, lacquer and glass.

From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2015

Between helpings the women sat back, waving fans made out of silk, paper, sandalwood, and pandanus fronds.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

She placed the strip of silk paper beside the boy in the basket, and at night, when no one was about, she put the basket in the pond.

From The Chinese Fairy Book by Wilhelm, Richard

You know dat grea' big silk paper butterfly dat you had on yo' pianner lamp, Miss Bettie?

From Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches by Stuart, Ruth McEnery