📜papyrus

noun
/pəˈpaɪrəs/

Meaning

An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.

Example Sentences

The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.

Synonyms

paper, scroll, manuscript, reed paper

Antonyms

digital text, parchment

Collocations

papyrus scroll, ancient papyrus, papyrus document, papyrus plant

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