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papyrus Synonyms

Another word for papyrus

Choosing another word for papyrus depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A tall, perennial aquatic sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the family Cyperaceae, native to the Nile Valley and wetland regions of Africa, characterized by stout triangular stems topped with dense, feathery umbels.

Usage Example

"Dense stands of paper reed line the shallow marshlands along the banks of the Nile River."

Strongest
paper reed

• noun (Context 2)

An ancient manuscript, scroll, or fragment written on papyrus.

Usage Example

"Archaeologists carefully unrolled the fragile scroll to translate the centuries-old medical treatise."

Strong
scroll
manuscript

• Nearby Words

pappy
paprika
papuan taipan
papyrus
par
para
parable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Papyrus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/papyrus
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