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gallinaceous

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Definition

  • regenerated cellulose in thin transparent sheets used especially for packaging
Examples
  • //He wrapped the gift basket in cellophane.
First Known Use
1912, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
French, from cellulose + -phane (as in diaphane diaphanous, from Medieval Latin diaphanus)
cel​lu​lar
adjective
cel·​lu·​lar
ˈsel-yə-lər