cyperus papyrus
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Definition
- 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
- tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times