n. (pl.-ri) kind of sedge from which paper-like material was made; writing on papyrus. papyraceous, a. like or pertaining to papyrus. papyrology, n. study of papyrus.
The sun of freedom rises from the Caribbean Sea. The stars represent Costa Rica's seven provinces. Red was added to the blue and white flag to reflect the French tricolour. Effective date: 29 September 1848.