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india paper

india paper

9.6
A very thin, strong paper used for pages in books like bibles and dictionaries
  • noun
  • /ˈɪndiə ˈpeɪpər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : papel india
  • The book was printed on india paper.

Examples

  • The collector was pleased to find a first edition with original india paper pages.

  • India paper is valued for its strength and ability to prevent ink from bleeding through.

  • Many classic bibles are printed on india paper to reduce the book's thickness.

  • I love the feel of india paper in my hands.

  • The artist used India paper to create high-quality prints that showcased the intricate details.

  • Many collectors prefer books printed on India paper because of its durability and fine texture.

  • The dictionary was published on India paper, making it lightweight and easy to handle.

Synonyms

paper
vsindia paper
∞ 1.0

Thin material made from wood pulp used for writing, printing and wrapping

is very thin, tough, opaque and serves for printing fine books

Surface Forms

india paper singular
india papers plural

Morphology

india + paper

The noun 'paper' makes it clear this is a kind of paper, so a learner who knows the constituents will likely infer it denotes a specific variety of paper. However, 'India' is a proper-name qualifier and does not transparently convey the specialised properties (very thin, tough, opaque) or its traditional printing use, so the precise meaning cannot be fully derived from the parts.

Etymology

India paper may come from thin sheets that once came from India or were made to copy Indian paper. These sheets were very thin but strong and did not let ink show through. Printers used india paper to make big books like bibles thinner, so the term now means 'very thin, strong paper for fine books'.