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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