vellum

/ˈvɛləm/ · noun

Meaning

A type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf.
A writing paper of very high quality.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

vellum paper(English)virgin parchment(English)forrill(English)parchment(English)bookfell(English)sheepskin(English)membrana(English)velvet paper(English)marginalia(English)codices(English)uncial(English)gospels(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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