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Etymology edit

From carta (paper) +‎ pesta (crushed, ground, beaten). Literally, crushed paper.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌkar.taˈpe.sta/[1]
  • Rhymes: -esta
  • Hyphenation: car‧ta‧pé‧sta

Noun edit

cartapesta f (plural cartapeste or cartepeste)

  1. (usually uncountable) papier-mâché (paper mixed with glue used to create sculptures)

References edit

  1. ^ cartapesta in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication