vellum
/ˈvɛləm/
adjective
- Made of or resembling vellum.
- He used a vellum finish paper for his art portfolio.
- The book had a beautiful vellum cover with gold lettering.
- She chose a vellum envelope for the formal invitation.
noun
- A fine, high-quality paper that is smooth and slightly shiny, used for writing or drawing.
- The artist used vellum for her detailed botanical illustrations.
- The old book was printed on vellum, which had kept it in excellent condition.
- She printed her wedding invitations on creamy vellum.
- A material made from animal skin (usually calf, lamb, or goat) prepared for writing or painting, used historically for important documents.
- The museum displayed a 15th-century manuscript written on vellum.
- The Declaration of Independence was originally written on vellum.
- Medieval monks copied the Bible onto vellum made from calfskin.
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