Meaning & use
papyrus
A writing material made from the pith of a reed-like plant, used in ancient Egypt.
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Archaeologists found a scroll of papyrus preserved in the dry desert tomb.
The papyrus plant once grew abundantly along the banks of the Nile River.
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"Papyrus" refers both to the ancient writing material and to the tall aquatic plant it was made from.
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