English word cellotaph comes from English cellophane, English cenotaph
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cellophane | English (eng) | (transitive) To wrap or package in cellophane. Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose. |
| cenotaph | English (eng) | A monument erected to honour the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere; especially members of the armed forces who died in battle. |
| cellotaph | English (eng) | (ironic) A monument made of flowers in cellophane wrappers laid by the public to honour the death of a famous person they have never met. |