Onionskin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Onionskin is a noun meaning A thin, strong, light, translucent paper; used especially for making carbon copies.
Meaning
A thin, strong, light, translucent paper; used especially for making carbon copies.
More Meanings
- A kind of marble with swirls of color on the outside.
Example Sentences
I heard the dry-leaf rustle of onionskin papers.
Word Forms
- onionskins
- onion skin
Synonyms for onionskin
Depending on context, synonyms include flimsy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flimsy, carbon, glassine, skeleton, pelure, paper-folder.
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