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vellum

vel·lum

UK/ˈvɛləm/ uncommon

noun

1.

a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

2.

fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb

Origin

From Old French velin (French vélin), from Latin vitulinus (“of a calf”), as if derived from Old French veel (“veal”).

Phrases

  • vellum cloth
  • vellum paper

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