parchment

Definition of Parchment in English :

1. parchment

a superior paper resembling sheepskin

2. lambskin, parchment, sheepskin

skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Parchment

noun

1.

the skin of certain animals, such as sheep, treated to form a durable material, as for bookbinding, or (esp formerly) manuscripts

2.

a manuscript, bookbinding, etc, made of or resembling this material

3.

a type of stiff yellowish paper resembling parchment

noun

1.

the skin of an animal, usually a sheep or goat, prepared as a surface on which to write or paint

2.

paper specially treated to resemble parchment, and used for lampshades, stationery, etc.

3.

a document, manuscript, or diploma on parchment

n.

1. The skin of a sheep or goat prepared as a material on which to write or paint.

2. A written text or drawing on a sheet of this material.

3. Paper made in imitation of this material.