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The word paper is derived from reedy plant:

Correct answer: A. Papyrus

  • A. Papyrus
  • B. Rose
  • C. Acacia
  • D. Papaya

Explanation

The word "paper" is indeed derived from the reedy plant called papyrus. Papyrus is a tall, aquatic plant native to the Nile delta in Egypt, and its stems were used by ancient Egyptians to make a form of paper-like material.

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