papyrus

UK
/pəˈpaɪrəs/
US
/pəˈpaɪrəs/

Übersetzungen

papyrussubstantiv
papyri
Pl.
UK
/pəˈpaɪrəs/
US
/pəˈpaɪrəs/
The ancient Egyptians wrote on papyrus.
Древние египтяне писали на папирусе.
papyrusadjektiv
UK
/pəˈpaɪ.rəs/
US
/pəˈpaɪ.rəs/
Used attributively to describe objects made from or relating to papyrus material.

Definitionen

papyrussubstantiv
A material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as a writing surface, made from the pith of the papyrus plant.
The ancient manuscript was written on papyrus, which has remarkably preserved the text over the centuries.
A document or scroll made from papyrus material.
The archaeologists discovered a papyrus in the tomb, containing detailed records of the pharaoh's reign.
The tall aquatic plant (Cyperus papyrus) from which the writing material is made, native to the Nile region.
The banks of the river were lined with papyrus, swaying gently in the breeze.
papyrusadjektiv
Made of, consisting of, or relating to papyrus material or the papyrus plant.
The museum displayed a papyrus basket crafted by local artisans.