paper rush

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Noun paper rush has 1 sense

papyrus, Egyptian paper reed, Egyptian paper rush, paper rush, paper plant, Cyperus papyrus - tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times
--₁ is a kind of sedge
--₁ is a member of Cyperus, genus Cyperus

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Paper Rush

Noun:

1. A tall, perennial Eurasian reed-like grass having clusters of long, slender leaves used for weaving baskets, mats, and rugs.

Example sentence: The artisan wove a beautiful basket using paper rush.

Noun:

2. A natural plant fiber obtained from the paper rush plant, widely used in making paper, cordage, and other woven products.

Example sentence: The ancient Egyptians learned to make papyrus paper from the fibers of paper rush.