adj
Meaning 1
Of, similar to, or related to papyrus.
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Synonyms: none provided
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papyraceous
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adj
Meaning 2
Synonym of papery: of, similar to, or related to paper, particularly its thinness or texture.
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Synonyms: papery
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History
Etymology
From Latin papȳrāceus (“made of papyrus”) under influence of Middle French papyracee and French papiracé.
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- Latin: papyraceus — Of, similar to, or related to papyrus
- Latin: papyrius — Of, similar to, or related to papyrus