papi

Norman

noun
Definitions
  • (Jersey) paper material used for writing or printing on, made from cellulose pulp rolled into thin sheets, official documents

Etymology

Inherited from Old French papier derived from Latin papȳrus (papyrus, paper), paperium derived from Ancient Greek πάπυρος (papyrus).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πάπυρος

Gloss

papyrus

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