papier tue-mouche

Definitions of papier tue-mouche
  1. noun
    paper that is poisoned or coated with a sticky substance to kill flies
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    type of:
    papier
    a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
  2. noun
    an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects
    synonyms: chasse-mouches
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    type of:
    instrument, outil
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
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