Parchment definition

Parchment

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WordNet

(1) Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on

(2) A superior paper resembling sheepskin

WiktionaryText

Named for the Ancient city of Pergamon (modern Bergama) in Asia Minor, where it was invented as an expensive alternative for papyrus.

A material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
A document made on such material.
A diploma (traditionally written on parchment).
Stiff paper imitating that material.
The creamy to tanned color of parchment