Papyrus

noun

/pəˈpaɪɹəs/

Word Frequency: 1.2

Definitions

1.noun(usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley.

2.noun(usually uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.

3.nounA scroll or document written on papyrus.

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