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papyraceous

[ pap-uh-rey-shuhs ]

adjective

papyraceous

/ ˌpæpɪˈreɪʃəs /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, made of, or resembling paper

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Word History and Origins

Origin of papyraceous1

1745–55; < Latin papȳr ( us ) papyrus + -aceous

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Word History and Origins

Origin of papyraceous1

C18: from papyrus + -aceous . See paper

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