Papyrus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /pəˈpaɪɹəs/
• Rhymes: -aɪɹəs

Origin

From Latin papȳrus, from Ancient Greek πάπυρος, of unknown origin.

Full definition of papyrus

Noun

1. (usually uncountable) A plant in the sedge family, , native to the Nile river valley.
2. (usually uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.
3. (countable) A scroll or document written on papyrus.

Related terms

• papyrology
• papyrologist