Papyros

Quick meaning: Papyros is a noun meaning (in ancient Greek context) Synonym of papyrus.

Meaning

(in ancient Greek context) Synonym of papyrus.

More Meanings

1. Alternative form of papirosa.

Example Sentences

We have in this book [Egyptian Magic by E. A. Wallis Budge] dozens of excerpts from magical papyroi, tomb inscriptions and other sources.

Finally, finds, such as the clay stamp of a papyros and the silver sheet, are related to the use of the building for the worship of the Mother Goddess.

“Perhaps, Sir,” said the poor fellow, “you will accept of a papyros?” “Not I!” said the officer. “I want none of your—Eh? What?” continued he, casting his eye upon the papyros.

Another example from the same mould has the mask of a slave of comedy in one hand and a papyros roll in the other, so that it was presumably a present to a victorious comic poet.

Word Forms

• papyroi

Synonyms for papyros

Depending on context, synonyms include papyrus.

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