Paper reed (7)

I believe the answer is:

papyrus

(Other definitions for papyrus that I've seen before include "Kind of paper used in old Egyptian manuscripts" , "Egyptian material for writing on" , "Old African paper" , "Egyptian writing matter" , "Writing material used by ancient Egyptians" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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