papyrology

(pap′ə rälə jē)

noun

the study and translation of ancient manuscripts written on papyrus

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See papyrology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The study of papyrus manuscripts.

Related Forms:

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

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