paper

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
  2. noun an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
  3. noun a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

Etymology

From Middle English paper, from Anglo-Norman paper, from Old Catalan paper, borrowed from Latin papȳrus (and given the Catalan suffix -er), from Ancient Greek πάπυρος (pápuros).

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