Cyperus papyrus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A tall sedge of the Nile valley: Cyperus papyrus is a tall, aquatic plant species historically native to the Nile River valley and other parts of Africa.
    • A source of papyrus fiber: This plant yields a fibrous material from its pith, which was used in ancient times to make a writing surface, boats, ropes, mats, and other items.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The ancient Egyptians used Cyperus papyrus to make paper.
    • A stand of Cyperus papyrus provides important habitat for wetland birds.
Advanced Usage
  • As a historical/cultural referent: The term is often used in historical, archaeological, or botanical contexts to refer to the plant central to ancient Egyptian and Mediterranean civilization.
    • The decline in Cyperus papyrus cultivation coincided with the introduction of parchment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Papyrus (n): The more common term, which can refer to the plant itself, the writing material made from it, or an ancient document written on such material.
    • The museum displayed a papyrus from the 3rd century BC.
  • Papyraceous (adj): Having the texture or quality of papyrus.
Synonyms
  • Paper reed: A common name for the plant.
  • Nile grass: An informal name referencing its habitat.
Related Phrases / Terms
  • Papyrus scroll: A roll of papyrus used as a document.
    • The laws were recorded on a papyrus scroll.
  • Papyrus thicket: A dense growth of these plants.
    • The boat navigated through the papyrus thicket.
Noun
  1. tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times

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