butchers' paper

A form of butcher paper — A kind of absorbent kraft paper, originally sold to butchers in large sheets for wrapping meat and fish, and now used for arts and crafts in primary education.

Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of butcher paper.
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