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vellum

UK
/ˈvɛl.əm/
US
/ˈvɛl.əm/

Translations

vellumnoun
vellums
pl
vélinParchemin fin, à l’origine fabriqué à partir de peau de veau.
The ancient manuscript was carefully inscribed on vellum.
Le manuscrit ancien a été soigneusement inscrit sur vélin.
Additional translations
vélinFeuille ou papier épais de teinte crème, imitant le parchemin.
Synonyms
parchment
calfskin
sheepskin
leather
vellumadjective
UK
/ˈvɛl.əm/
US
/ˈvɛl.əm/
Used attributively to describe something made of or related to vellum.
vélinS’emploie surtout dans des groupes nominaux, notamment pour du papier ou des reliures.
He purchased a beautifully crafted, vellum-covered journal.
Il a acheté un journal magnifiquement relié en vélin.

Definitions

vellumnoun
A fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing, printing, or binding books.
The ancient manuscript was carefully inscribed on vellum.
A heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment.
The artist chose vellum for its smooth texture and durability.
vellumadjective
Made of or pertaining to vellum; consisting of or covered with vellum.
He purchased a beautifully crafted, vellum-covered journal.
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