a thin tough opaque paper used for Bibles, prayer books, and reference books
2. (not in technical usage) another name for India paper
Bible paper in American English
noun
a very thin, strong, opaque rag paper often used for Bibles, prayer books, dictionaries, and the like
Also called: India paper
Word origin
[1925–30]This word is first recorded in the period 1925–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: chain reaction, decibel, gimmick, runout, turnaround