papery

adjective pa·pery \ˈpā-p(ə-)rē\

: very thin or dry like paper

Full Definition of PAPERY

: resembling paper in thinness or consistency <papery leaves> <papery silk>

— pa·per·i·ness noun

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adjective pa·pery \ˈpā-pə-rē\

: very thin or dry

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