papyrology
papyrology

papyrus


Definition: Meaning of, papyrus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pəˈpʌɪrəs /

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papyrus papyruses, papyri
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  1. [uncountable] a plant like grass that grows in water
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  2. [uncountable and countable] a type of paper made from papyrus and used in ancient Egypt, or a piece of this paper
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  • Cyperus papyrus (noun)
    1. tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fibre that served many purposes in historic times
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