rice paper
US /ˈraɪs ˌpeɪ.pər/
UK /ˈraɪs ˌpeɪ.pər/
1.
a thin, edible paper made from rice flour, used in Asian cuisine for spring rolls and other dishes
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We used rice paper to make fresh spring rolls.
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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
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Traditional Chinese paintings are often done on delicate rice paper.
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She used rice paper for her calligraphy practice.