papyrus
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/pəˈpaɪrəs/
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/pəˈpaɪrəs/
noun
R
A plant with thick stems that grows in water, especially in Africa.
The papyrus plant is often found in the marshy areas of the Nile Delta.
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Ancient paper made from the stems of the papyrus plant, used for writing and drawing.
Scholars have discovered many historical texts written on papyrus.
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A document or piece of paper made from the papyrus plant.
The ancient Egyptians used papyrus for important documents and records.
translation
A plant with thick stems that grows in water, especially in Africa.; Ancient paper made from the stems of the papyrus plant, used for writing and drawing.; A document or piece of paper made from the papyrus plant.
Word Forms
Plural
papyruses