Meaning of the word "rice paper" in English

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rice paper

US /ˈraɪs ˌpeɪ.pər/
UK /ˈraɪs ˌpeɪ.pər/
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Noun

1.

a thin, edible paper made from rice flour, used in Asian cuisine for spring rolls and other dishes

Example:
We used rice paper to make fresh spring rolls.
The recipe calls for a sheet of rice paper.
2.

a thin, delicate paper made from the pith of the Tetrapanax papyrifer plant, used for painting and crafts

Example:
Traditional Chinese paintings are often done on delicate rice paper.
She used rice paper for her calligraphy practice.
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