taper

Middle English

/ˈtaːpər/

noun
Definitions
  • taper thin candle

Etymology

Inherited from Old English tapor (taper, candle, wick of a lamp) derived from Latin papȳrus (papyrus, paper).

Origin

Latin

papȳrus

Gloss

papyrus, paper

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

紙, 箋

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