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DictionarypapyrusWriting material
noun

papyrus

puh-PIE-rus/pəˈpaɪrəs/

An ancient writing material made from a reedlike plant.

The papyrus sheet lies beside a reed pen.

Papyrus writing sheet with reed pen.
Etymology
papyrosGreekthe paper plant

A name for the paper plant came to mean writing material made from that reedlike plant.

More examples

  • The scribe cuts a sheet of papyrus.
  • Fragments of papyrus survive in the dry tomb.

Forms

papyrus

Similar words

parchment
Writing material made from prepared animal skin.
paper
Writing material made from pulped fibers.