单词 | pith paper |
释义 | > as lemmaspith paper pith paper n. paper made from the pith of any of various plants. ΚΠ 1849 Sci. Amer. 9 June 299/4 Paper and ink of fine quality, and beautiful artificial flowers of pith paper, are produced there [sc. in Nanking]. 1875 C. V. Bonney Legacy Hist. Gleanings (ed. 2) II. xvi. 325 The paintings on pith, or rice paper, are much sought after for their splendid colourings. 1999 Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair: 1999 Handbk. 171/1 (caption) One of a rare set of twelve Chinese watercolours of butterflies and flowers, painted on pith paper. < as lemmas |
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