Defn: A female pope; i. e., the fictitious pope Joan. [Obs.] Bp.
Hall.
PAPETERIE
Pa`pe*terie", n. Etym: [F., paper manufacture, fr. papier paper.]
Defn: A case or box containing paper and materials for writing.
PAPHIAN
Pa"phi*an, a. Etym: [L. Paphius, Gr.
Defn: Of or pertaining to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus, having a celebrated temple of Venus; hence, pertaining to Venus, or her rites.
PAPHIAN
Pa"phi*an
Defn: , n. A native or inhabitant of Paphos.
PAPIER-MACHE Pa`pier"-ma`ché", n. Etym: [F. papier mâché, lit., chewed or mashed paper.]
Defn: A hard and strong substance made of a pulp from paper, mixed with sise or glue, etc. It is formed into various articles, usually by means of molds.
PAPILIO
Pa*pil"i*o, n. Etym: [L., a butterfly.] (Zoöl.)