papier

Afrikaans

/paˈpiːr/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) paper
  • (countable) A piece of paper.

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish papier (paper) inherited from Middle Dutch papier derived from Old French papier derived from Latin papȳrus (papyrus, paper) derived from Ancient Greek πάπυρος (papyrus).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πάπυρος

Gloss

papyrus

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