papyrus — meaning in English

English meaning

• paper noun A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purposes.
• papyrus noun A tall reed-like plant that grows along the Nile, once used to make an early writing material.

Senses

papyrus is used for these senses in English:

• paper A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
• papyrus (usually, uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley, paper reed.

paper — full definition

1. noun A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purposes.
2. noun A written composition, especially an academic essay, research article, or exam.
3. adj Existing only in official plans or on record, rather than in reality.
4. verb To cover a wall or surface with (wall)paper.
5. verb To fill an audience or venue with free tickets to make an event look well attended.

papyrus — full definition

1. noun A tall reed-like plant that grows along the Nile, once used to make an early writing material.
2. noun A paper-like writing material made from this plant, or an ancient document written on it.

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