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parchment

UK
/ˈpɑːtʃ.mənt/
US
/ˈpɑrtʃ.mənt/

Translations

parchmentnoun
parchments
pl
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
Древняя рукопись была написана на пергаменте.
пергаментная бумага
She used parchment paper to line the baking tray.
Она использовала пергаментную бумагу, чтобы выложить противень.
Synonyms
paper
vellum
scroll
document
manuscript
parchmentadjective
more parchment
Comp.
most parchment
Super.
UK
/ˈpɑːtʃ.mənt/
US
/ˈpɑrtʃ.mənt/
Used attributively; denotes something made of parchment or of a pale cream colour similar to parchment.
Synonyms
ecru
beige
buff
tan
straw-colored
pale yellow
parchment-colored
parchment-like
parchmenty
off-white
cream-colored
ivory

Definitions

parchmentnoun
A material made from the skin of an animal, used in ancient and medieval times for writing or printing on.
The ancient manuscript was written on a piece of parchment.
A document written on parchment.
The royal decree was issued on a beautifully decorated parchment.
A type of paper that resembles parchment, often used for baking or as a decorative paper.
She lined the baking tray with parchment to prevent the cookies from sticking.
An official or formal document, especially a diploma or certificate, traditionally printed on parchment or fine paper.
She proudly framed her university parchment.
parchmentadjective
Made of or consisting of parchment.
He wrapped the relic in a parchment envelope.
Of a pale cream, off-white colour resembling parchment.
The designer chose a parchment shade for the curtains.
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