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Tissue Paper

/ˈtɪʃ.uː ˈpeɪ.pər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A thin, soft paper used for wrapping or for absorbing moisture.

    "She used tissue paper to wrap the delicate gift."
  2. 2

    A type of paper often used in arts and crafts for decoration.

    "The children enjoyed making colorful flowers out of tissue paper."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'tissue' originates from the French word 'tissu', meaning 'woven cloth', which dates back to the 14th century. 'Paper' comes from the Latin 'papyrus', referring to the ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant. The combination reflects the material's lightweight and absorbent qualities, evolving to denote a specific type of thin paper used for various purposes.

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