rice paper
The term "rice paper" can refer to both a type of thin, delicate paper and an edible sheet used in cooking, primarily within Asian cultures.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(common)Thin, edible sheets made from rice flour, used for wrapping foods like spring rolls.
Example
- She used rice paper to wrap the fresh vegetables and shrimp for the spring rolls.
C1Art
(technical)A delicate, thin paper made from the pith of plants, often used in Asian art and calligraphy.
Example
- The artist painted intricate designs on the rice paper.
C1General
(loose)Any thin, fragile paper made from various plant materials like bamboo or mulberry.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rice paper":
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