Papier

German (Berlin)

/paˈpiːɐ̯/

noun
Definitions
  • (usually) paper material
  • (usually) wrapping made of paper or a similar material, e.g. with foodstuffs
  • (countable) a sheet of paper
  • (chiefly) a document or proof, especially
  • (chiefly)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German papier derived from Latin papyrus (papyrus, used in Mediaeval times to mean wick of a candle) derived from Ancient Greek πάπυρος (papyrus).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πάπυρος

Gloss

papyrus

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