papyrus
nounHow many syllables in papyrus?
There are 3 syllables in the word papyrus.How to pronounce papyrus:
Definition of papyrus:
- papyrus (noun):
- noun. a document written on papyrus.
- a tall perennial sedge (cyperus papyrus) of the nile valley
Synonyms for papyrus:
cyperus papyrus
egyptian paper reed
egyptian paper rush
paper plant
paper rush
papers
written document
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