# paper clay

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Synonym of kaolin; also similarly uniform light-coloured clay composed of fine particles.
2. Clay mixed with shredded paper or other fibres, valued for its strength and light weight in the production of large ceramic works.

## Etymology
From paper + clay, from its use in the manufacture of paper and wallpaper.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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