Parchment
WordNet

noun


(1)   Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
(2)   A superior paper resembling sheepskin
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Etymology


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

Noun



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