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
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.