papyrus
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- noun
- /pəˈpaɪrəs/
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papiro
- The First Dynasty Egyptians were the first to use papyrus as writing material.
- papyrus scroll
- sheets of papyrus
- papyrus roll
Because these writing materials, animal skins, papyrus, it's really expensive.
- Because these writing materials, animal skins, papyrus, it's really expensive.
Examples
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Records of the trials have been preserved on papyrus scrolls, giving us details of the plot and the fate of those who took part in it.
Academic text (2006) -
Paper comes from the root word 'papyrus,' which is a plant cultivated along the Nile Delta.
Blog text (26) -
There is a map of Israel on the wall, painted on a large piece of papyrus.
Fiction book (2002) -
Unfortunately, modern forgers can buy ancient papyrus and write on it.
Blog text (20) -
The side of the road was lined with papyrus, the reed used for centuries as paper by the people of Egypt.
Fiction book (2000) -
Chapters were carved on the pyramids, texts were written in papyrus, and selections were painted on mummy cases.
Academic text (1999) -
Papyrus of antiquity was made from sedge stems that were split into thin strips and then pressed together when wet.
Academic text (1992) -
Ancient manuscripts were often written on papyrus, a plant-based material that was widely used in Egypt.
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Scholars discovered scrolls made of papyrus in an ancient tomb, revealing secrets of past civilizations.
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The museum displayed artifacts including papyrus used by the Egyptians for recording important texts.
Compounds
- Specialized
A tall water plant like grass from the Nile whose stems were used to make paper in ancient Egypt
Surface Forms
Etymology
Papyrus also names the paper-like material made from the plant's pith, and English paper even takes its name from papyrus, so thinking of the plant helps you remember this meaning.