Papyrus
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British pronunciation/pɐpˈa‌ɪɹəs/
American pronunciation/pɐpˈaɪɹəs/
papyr

Definition & Meaning of "papyrus"

Papyrus
01

a manuscript or written record created on sheets of a plant material used in ancient Egypt for making paper-like scrolls and documents

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The archaeologists unearthed a well-preserved papyrus, revealing ancient writings detailing daily life in the region.
Scholars deciphered the hieroglyphs on a fragmented papyrus, shedding light on religious practices of the ancient Egyptians.
02

paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans

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