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papyri

/pəˈpaɪˌɹaɪ/

Meanings
  • ancient documents written on papyrus

    - "Egyptian records of tax collection and land ownership written on papyrus."

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papyri , papyrus , papyruses
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derived from the Greek word 'papyros', meaning 'made of papyrus'.


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  1. parchment: a type of durable writing material made from processed animal hide or skins, commonly used since ancient times for recording important documents such as legal agreements, business records, religious texts, and even literary works.


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papyrus was widely used as a writing material in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The production of papyrus involved the reed-like plant being cut, piled up, and then beaten and pressed to create long, thin sheets. These sheets were then glued together with a starch or gum solution to create a continuous roll of papyrus. Papyrus was used for a wide range of writing purposes, including recording legal agreements, maintaining business records, composing literature and poetry, and even writing personal letters and notes.

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