papyrus
2 synonyms for papyrus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tall reed-like plant that grows along the Nile, once used to make an early writing material.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
paper rush
paper plant
Etymology
From Latin papyrus, from Greek papyros — the ultimate source of the word "paper" itself.
Full origin of papyrus →Frequently asked questions
What does “papyrus” mean?
The word “papyrus” means a tall reed-like plant that grows along the Nile, once used to make an early writing material. In plain terms, the ancient plant-based writing material used before true paper existed, or the plant it came from.
How do you pronounce “papyrus”?
“Papyrus” is pronounced puh-PEYE-ruhs (/pəˈpaɪɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “papyrus” in a sentence?
Here is “papyrus” used in a sentence: “Papyrus once grew thick along the riverbanks of ancient Egypt.”
What part of speech is “papyrus”?
“Papyrus” is a noun.
Where does the word “papyrus” come from?
The word “papyrus” comes from Latin. From Latin papyrus, from Greek papyros — the ultimate source of the word "paper" itself.
How many meanings does “papyrus” have?
“Papyrus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tall reed-like plant that grows along the Nile, once used to make an early writing material.
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