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papyraceous.

Of, similar to, or related to papyrus.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Of, similar to, or related to papyrus.

  2. Synonym of papery: of, similar to, or related to paper, particularly its thinness or texture.

Where this word comes from

From Latin papȳrāceus (“made of papyrus”) under influence of Middle French papyracee and French papiracé.

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