cellophane

Etymology

Genericized trademark. Blend of cellulose + diaphane.

noun

  1. Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose.
    Cellophane flowers of yellow and green towering over your head 1967, “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”, The Beatles (music)

verb

  1. (transitive) To wrap or package in cellophane.

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