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butcher paper

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A kind of absorbent kraft paper, originally sold to butchers in large sheets for wrapping meat and fish, and now used for arts and crafts in primary education.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

a strong wrapping paper that resists penetration by blood or meat fluids

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: wrapping paper

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