noun🔗SharePapyrus(usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley."Because papyri thrive in the Nile River valley, ancient Egyptians used them to make paper. "Parce que les papyrus prospèrent dans la vallée du Nil, les anciens Égyptiens les utilisaient pour fabriquer du papier.plantmaterialenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePapyrus(usually uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant."Archaeologists discovered ancient papyri containing stories and records from ancient Egypt. "Les archéologues ont découvert d'anciens papyrus contenant des histoires et des archives de l'Égypte ancienne.materialwritingarchaeologyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePapyrus, rouleaux de papyrusA scroll or document written on papyrus."The museum displayed ancient papyri, including a shopping list from a wealthy Egyptian family. "Le musée a exposé d'anciens papyrus, dont une liste de courses d'une riche famille égyptienne.writinghistoryarchaeologymaterialliteraturecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading