Complete Definition of "vellum"

English

Etymology
From OF. velin (French vélin), from vel �veal�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�v�l�m/

Noun
en-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.

Translations
Chinese: ����纸
French: vélin m (1,2)
Interlingua: vitellino
Russian: пе�гамен�
Spanish: vitela
Volapük: pigmin

See also
parchment

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