papyrus
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin papȳrus, from Ancient Greek πάπυρος (papuros), of unknown origin.
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
papyrus (plural papyri or papyruses)
- (usually uncountable) A plant in the sedge family, Cyperus papyrus, native to the Nile river valley.
- (usually uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.
- (countable) A scroll or document written on papyrus.
Translations [edit]
A plant in the sedge family
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A material made from this plant
A scroll or document written on this material
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Latin [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Borrowed from Ancient Greek πάπυρος (papuros).
Pronunciation [edit]
- (Classical) IPA: /pa.ˈpyː.rus/
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Audio (Classical) (file) - (Ecclesiastical) IPA: /pa.ˈpi.rus/
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Noun [edit]
papȳrus (genitive papȳrī); m, f, second declension
Inflection [edit]
| Number | Singular | Plural |
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| nominative | papȳrus | papȳrī |
| genitive | papȳrī | papȳrōrum |
| dative | papȳrō | papȳrīs |
| accusative | papȳrum | papȳrōs |
| ablative | papȳrō | papȳrīs |
| vocative | papȳre | papȳrī |
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Descendants [edit]
- English: papyrus
