papyrology

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(pap′ə räl′ə jē)

noun

the study and translation of ancient manuscripts written on papyrus

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noun
The study of papyrus manuscripts.

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  • papˌy·ro·logˈic (păpˌər-ə-lŏjˈĭk, pə-pīˈrə-), papˌy·ro·logˈi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adjective

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