Meaning of the word papyrus in English
What does papyrus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
papyrus
US /pəˈpaɪ.rəs/
UK /pəˈpaɪ.rəs/
Noun
1.
a material prepared in ancient Egypt from the pithy stem of a water plant, used in sheets throughout the ancient Mediterranean world for writing or painting on and also for making rope, sandals, and boats
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Ancient Egyptians wrote on sheets of papyrus.
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The museum displayed a well-preserved scroll of papyrus.
2.
a tall aquatic plant native to the Nile valley, from which papyrus is made
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The papyrus plant grows abundantly along the banks of the Nile.
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The ancient Egyptians used the fibrous stalk of the papyrus to make paper.