parchment
noun
- the skin of an animal, usually a sheep or goat, prepared as a surface on which to write or paint
- paper specially treated to resemble parchment, and used for lampshades, stationery, etc.
- a document, manuscript, or diploma on parchment
See parchment in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pärchˈmənt)
noun- The skin of a sheep or goat prepared as a material on which to write or paint.
- A written text or drawing on a sheet of this material.
- Paper made in imitation of this material.
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