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Vellum (Noun)

Meaning 1

Fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Hypernyms

  • Lambskin
  • Sheepskin

Meaning 2

A heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The artist chose to create her illustrations on vellum, which added a tactile quality to the finished pieces.
  • The calligrapher's delicate script was perfectly suited to the smooth surface of the vellum.
  • The conservator carefully unrolled the ancient manuscript, which was written on vellum and had survived for centuries.
  • The book's pages were made of a high-quality vellum that felt luxurious to the touch.
  • The illuminated letter was painted on a sheet of vellum, which had been stretched and mounted on a wooden frame.
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