Papyrus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Papyrus is a noun meaning (usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley, paper reed.
Meaning
(usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley, paper reed.
More Meanings
- (usually uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.
- (countable) A scroll or document written on papyrus.
Word Forms
- papyri
- papyruses
- papyr
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oxyrhynchus, paper, parchment, scroll, manuscript, document.
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