Papyraceous
[pap-uh-rey-shuh s] /ˌpæp əˈreɪ ʃəs/
adjective
1.
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/ˌpæpɪˈreɪʃəs/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, made of, or resembling paper
papyraceous pap·y·ra·ceous (pāp’ə-rā’shəs)
adj.
Resembling parchment or paper.
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