‖ hieratica|haɪəˈrætɪkə| [L. hierātica (sc.charta or papȳrus), fem. of hierāticus(seeprec.).] Papyrus of the finest quality, in ancient Egypt appropriated to sacred writings. Now, a trade name of a special quality of paper. 1832Gell Pompeiana II. 184 There was the hieratica..and common waste paper.