papier

Dutch (Brabantic)

/paːˈpiːr/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) paper (A material used for writing or printing on, made from cellulose pulp rolled into thin sheets.)
  • (countable) A piece of paper.
  • (slang) money (cf. slang sense of paper)

Etymology

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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