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1. papyrus

noun. a document written on papyrus.

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Etymology

  • papyrus (Latin)
  • paper (English)

2. papyrus

noun. paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans.

Etymology

  • papyrus (Latin)
  • paper (English)

3. papyrus

noun. tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • papyrus (Latin)
  • paper (English)

Sentences with papyrus


1. Noun, singular or mass
The papyrus was used for fuel for fires and its flowers were used as food, both for humans and as offerings to the gods.

2. Adjective
The family may also enjoy a complimentary gift of their name written in hieroglyphics on papyrus paper.

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