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