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Meaning of papyrus

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

papyrus

Pronunciation:/pəˈpaɪɹəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. (usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley.

  2. (usually uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.

  3. A scroll or document written on papyrus.