What does «papiro» mean in Spanish?
- Cyperaceous plant from the East, whose pith was used by the ancients for writing. It is aquatic, with hollow stems, aromatic and woody rhizome. Its cylindrical canes can reach 3 meters in height.
Examples of use in Spanish: "el papiro crece en las orillas del río Nilo".
- A sheet of papyrus on which one can write or draw.
Examples of use in Spanish: "un papiro sánscrito".