cyperus papyrus

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Noun cyperus papyrus has 1 sense

papyrus, Egyptian paper reed, Egyptian paper rush, paper rush, paper plant, Cyperus papyrus - tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times
--₁ is a kind of sedge
--₁ is a member of Cyperus, genus Cyperus

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Cyperus Papyrus

Definition: Cyperus papyrus is a tall, aquatic perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. It is commonly known as Papyrus.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Papyrus - A tall, grass-like plant with rigid stems and long, narrow leaves, historically used in ancient Egypt to make paper, baskets, and boats.

Sample Sentence:

In ancient Egypt, papyrus was used extensively for writing important documents and preserving historical records.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Papyraceous - Resembling papyrus; having the texture or appearance of papyrus.

Sample Sentence:

The papyraceous texture of the ancient manuscript gave it an authentic feel.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2:

Popular - Widely known, liked, or accepted by a large number of people.

Sample Sentence:

The author's latest book has become incredibly popular among young adults.

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