papyrus

A noun referring to a material made from the papyrus plant used for writing in ancient times, the plant itself, or a document written on this material.

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1. Ancient writing material B2 formal

   A material made from the pith of the papyrus plant, used in ancient times for writing.

   • The ancient Egyptians wrote on papyrus scrolls.
   • Papyrus was a valuable export in the ancient world.
   • Many historical texts have survived on papyrus fragments.

   🌐البردي

2. The papyrus plant B2 formal

   A tall water plant (Cyperus papyrus) that grows in the Nile region, used to make paper and other items.

   • Papyrus plants grow abundantly along the banks of the Nile.
   • The stems of the papyrus plant were used for making boats.
   • Papyrus reeds were also used for making baskets and mats.

   🌐البردي (نبات)

3. Document on papyrus B2 formal

   A manuscript or document written on papyrus material.

   • The museum displayed a rare papyrus from the Ptolemaic period.
   • Scholars deciphered the text on the ancient papyrus.
   • This papyrus contains a collection of medical recipes.

   🌐وثيقة برديّة

• papyri plural form
• papyruses plural form
• papyri's possessive plural form
• papyruses' possessive plural form
• papyrus's possessive singular form