vellum Meaning and Definition
1. n. fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb
2. n. a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment
Vellum (derived from the Latin word vitulinum meaning "made from calf", leading to Old French vélin, "calfskin") often refers to a parchment made from calf skin, as opposed to that from other animals.
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