fetus papyraceus in English

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Etymology: From fetus + Latin papȳrāceus (“made of paper”), or could be considered an entirely Latin compound, consistent with medical naming. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|fetus|la:papȳrāceus|t2=made of paper}} fetus + Latin papȳrāceus (“made of paper”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?|head=fetus papyraceus}} fetus papyraceus

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"fetus papyraceus" meaning in English

Noun