Etymology · Ancient Greek
πάπυρος
6 English words descend from Ancient Greek πάπυρος, most common first.
- paperA sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
- papyrusA plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley, paper reed.
- papirosaA style of Russian filterless cigarette.
- papyro-Of, similar to, or related to papyrus or things made from papyrus.
- papyrophobiaFear or hatred of paper.
- papyrosSynonym of papyrus.