Definitions for: Vellum

[n] fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb
[n] a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

Webster (1913) Definition: Vel"lum, n. [OE. velim, F. v['e]lin, fr. L. vitulinus
of a calf, fr. vitulus a calf. See Veal.]
A fine kind of parchment, usually made from calfskin, and
rendered clear and white, -- used as for writing upon, and
for binding books.

Vellum cloth, a fine kind of cotton fabric, made very
transparent, and used as a tracing cloth.

See Also: lambskin, parchment, sheepskin, writing paper

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