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papyrography

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɒɡɹəfi

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of papyrotype, a form of photolithography using paper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: papyrotype

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of mimeography by means of a stencil called a papyrograph.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical, obsolete, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mimeography by means of a stencil called a papyrograph

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From papyro- + -graphy and papyrograph + -y.