Basic Details
Word: Papyrus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A plant that grows near water and was used by ancient Egyptians to make paper-like material for writing.
Synonyms: Sedge, paper plant
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Written on papyrus: Refers to something that is recorded or documented, often used metaphorically for laws or agreements. Example: "The rules of the game were clearly written on papyrus for everyone to see."
- Papyrus scroll: Refers to something that is old or ancient, often used to suggest wisdom or history. Example: "He said that the teachings are like a papyrus scroll, containing wisdom from the past."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The ancient Egyptians wrote important texts on papyrus scrolls, preserving their history.
Example 2: In art class, we created our own designs on papyrus to learn about ancient writing materials.
Example 3: Many famous documents were discovered in the ruins, written on papyrus over two thousand years ago.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "papyrus" comes from the Greek word "papuros," which was derived from the Egyptian word for the plant itself? This plant played a crucial role in the development of writing and record-keeping in ancient civilisations.
Famous Quote
"The knowledge of history is the first link to all understanding, often written on papyrus for generations to come." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "papyrus" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A plant used for making paper
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of clay
Answer: b) A plant used for making paper
2. Which of these is a synonym of "papyrus"?
a) Oak
b) Sedge
c) Rose
d) Bamboo
Answer: b) Sedge
3. Which sentence uses "papyrus" correctly?
a) The papyrus flew away in the wind.
b) I read a book about papyrus plants and their uses.
c) The papyrus was painted with bright colours.
d) The papyrus is a type of fish.
Answer: b) I read a book about papyrus plants and their uses.
4. What does the idiom "written on papyrus" refer to?
a) Something made of cloth
b) Something that is recorded
c) Something that is eaten
d) Something that can fly
Answer: b) Something that is recorded
5. What is the opposite of "papyrus"?
a) N/A
b) Water
c) Metal
d) Fire
Answer: a) N/A
