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 arms show a Bible open at the Gospel of St John, a Trinitarian symbol. The white cross symbolizes faith. The arms appear on national and state flags. Effective date: 14 September 1863.