vellum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛləm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vellum.wav

Word forms

vellum vellums

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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