papyrus
Definitions
A material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as a writing surface, made from the pith of a water plant.
A tall, aquatic sedge plant native to the Nile valley, used by ancient Egyptians to make paper, boats, and mats.
A document or manuscript written on papyrus.
Examples
Ancient Egyptian scribes recorded their history on sheets of papyrus.
The museum displayed a fragile scroll of papyrus that dated back thousands of years.
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digital file electronic document computer data virtual record