1. plural of papyrus; ancient writing materials made from papyrus plants, or documents written on such materials
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The archaeologists discovered several ancient papyri in the tomb.
• These papyri contain important historical records from ancient Egypt.
• The museum’s collection includes papyri dating back over 2,000 years.
• Scholars are still translating the Greek text found on the papyri.
• The papyri were remarkably well-preserved in the dry desert climate.
• Many biblical papyri have been found in Egypt over the past century.