sheepskin

UK
/ˈʃiːpskɪn/
US
/ˈʃipˌskɪn/

Translations

sheepskinnoun
sheepskins
pl
UK
/ˈʃiːpskɪn/
US
/ˈʃipˌskɪn/
peau de mouton
The sheepskin was used to make a warm coat for the winter.
La peau de mouton a servi à faire un manteau chaud pour l’hiver.
diplômeFamilier.
After four years of hard work, she finally received her sheepskin at the graduation ceremony.
Après quatre ans de travail acharné, elle a enfin reçu son diplôme lors de la cérémonie de remise des diplômes.
sheepskinadjective
more sheepskin
Comp.
most sheepskin
Super.
UK
/ˈʃiːpskɪn/
US
/ˈʃipˌskɪn/
Used attributively before another noun to denote that something is made from or resembles sheepskin.
en peau de mouton
He slipped on his sheepskin slippers before going outside.
Il a enfilé ses pantoufles en peau de mouton avant de sortir.

Definitions

sheepskinnoun
The skin of a sheep, especially when prepared with the wool on it.
The sheepskin was used to make a warm coat for the winter.
A diploma, especially one from a college or university, traditionally made of parchment.
After four years of hard work, she finally received her sheepskin at the graduation ceremony.
sheepskinadjective
Made of or lined with sheepskin, or resembling sheepskin.
He slipped on his sheepskin slippers before going outside.