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pa·py·rus [puh-PAYH-russ] n.

1: a grass that grows in the Nile Valley
2: a material for writing on

Using the dictionary definition, write one to two sentences explaining the meaning of “papyrus” as it is used in this sentence: “These included government officials, doctors, and priests, as well as the scribes who did the actual writing on papyrus and stone.”

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In this sentence, "papyrus" refers to a material made from the pith of the papyrus plant, which was commonly used in ancient Egypt for writing. The scribes utilized this versatile medium to record important texts, documents, and inscriptions.

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