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papyraceous

Papyraceous (adj) means Of, similar to, or related to papyrus.

adj
1
Of, similar to, or related to papyrus.
2
Synonym of papery: of, similar to, or related to paper, particularly its thinness or texture.
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Etymology

From Latin papȳrāceus (“made of papyrus”) under influence of Middle French papyracee and French papiracé.

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What is the meaning of papyraceous?

"papyraceous" (adj) means of, similar to, or related to papyrus.

What are the different meanings of papyraceous?

"papyraceous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of, similar to, or related to papyrus; 2. Synonym of papery: of, similar to, or related to paper, particularly its thinness or texture.

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