Papyrus

/pəˈpaɪɹəs/ noun

(usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley.

Meaning

  1. (noun) (usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley.
  2. (noun) (usually uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.
  3. (noun) A scroll or document written on papyrus.

Letter breakdown

  • Papyrus contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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What does Papyrus mean?

(usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley.

How many letters are in Papyrus?

Papyrus has 7 letters.

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