vellum
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- noun
- /ˈvɛləm/
:
vitela
- I gave the folded and sealed vellum to Peggy and went to fetch tea.
- vellum sheets
- Watercolor on vellum
- vellum copy
They, they did this in order to, you could say save vellum or parchment or paper or, you know, whatever it happened to be.
- They, they did this in order to, you could say save vellum or parchment or paper or, you know, whatever it happened to be.
Examples
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The artist skillfully wrote his calligraphy on the smooth vellum to achieve a refined look.
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The historical document was preserved on vellum, showcasing exquisite artwork and intricate writing.
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I just built mine, and I'm thinking I may replace the tissue paper with vellum.
Blog text (19) -
A dagger, formerly the property of a lieutenant in the Spanish navy, held down the lower right corner of the rolled vellum.
Fiction book (2002) -
She admired the neat rows of the letters, like a plowed field, the vellum binding, and the way the whole thing was stitched together.
Fiction book (1993) -
It will be inscribed gloriously with a lark's wing quill in red ink on golden vellum.
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She carefully unfolded the ancient manuscript, revealing elegant text penned on vellum pages.
Synonyms
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A writing material made from prepared sheep or goat skin
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Prepared sheep or goat hide used for writing before paper
Prepared skin from a sheep or young goat that people use for writing old books
How Durable
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vellum comes from the old Latin word vellus, meaning 'fleece' or the soft wool of a sheep, because early vellum was made from the smooth skin of young animals like calves or lambs; that's why vellum means a fine, smooth skin used for writing.