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wrapper

Syllabification: (wrap·per)
Pronunciation: /ˈrapər/
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Definition of wrapper

noun

  • 1a piece of paper, plastic, or foil covering and protecting something sold.
  • a cover enclosing a newspaper or magazine for mailing.
  • the dust jacket of a book.
  • chiefly North American a tobacco leaf of superior quality enclosing a cigar.
  • 2North American a loose robe or gown.

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