papyraceous

[ pap-uh-rey-shuh s ]
/ ˌpæp əˈreɪ ʃəs /

adjective

Origin of papyraceous

1745–55; < Latin papȳr(us) papyrus + -aceous

British Dictionary definitions for papyraceous

papyraceous
/ (ˌpæpɪˈreɪʃəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, made of, or resembling paper

Word Origin for papyraceous

C18: from papyrus + -aceous . See paper

Medical definitions for papyraceous

papyraceous
[ păp′ə-rāshəs ]

adj.

Resembling parchment or paper.