sheepskin
/ˈʃipˌskɪn/
noun
- The skin of a sheep, especially when used to make leather or wool products.
- The slippers were lined with soft sheepskin to keep her feet warm.
- He bought a sheepskin rug for the nursery.
- Traditional shepherds often wear coats made from sheepskin.
- A diploma or certificate, especially one printed on parchment (informal).
- He framed his sheepskin and hung it in his office.
- After four years of hard work, she finally received her sheepskin at graduation.
- Many students keep their sheepskin as a proud reminder of their achievement.
Synonyms
adjective
- Made from the skin of a sheep, often with the wool still attached.
- She wore a sheepskin jacket to the winter market.
- The baby slept on a soft sheepskin blanket.
- He pulled on his sheepskin gloves before heading out into the snow.