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Vellum
//ˈvɛləm// noun
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf. countable, uncountable
"Little, however, of the wall was seen, for it was nearly hidden by the arched book-cases; and the ponderous tomes, mostly bound in black or white vellum, long since grown dingy with age, contrasted forcibly with the gayer ornaments of their habitation."
- 2 fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb wordnet
- 3 A writing paper of very high quality. countable, uncountable
- 4 a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment wordnet
Etymology
From Old French velin (French vélin), from Latin vitulinus (“of a calf”), as if derived from Old French veel (“veal”).
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