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Definition of Parchment
1. Noun. A superior paper resembling sheepskin.
2. Noun. Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on.
Definition of Parchment
1. n. The skin of a lamb, sheep, goat, young calf, or other animal, prepared for writing on. See Vellum.
Definition of Parchment
1. Noun. A material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing. ¹
2. Noun. A document made on such material. ¹
3. Noun. A diploma (traditionally written on parchment). ¹
4. Noun. Stiff paper imitating that material. ¹
5. Noun. The creamy to tanned color of parchment ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Parchment
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Medical Definition of Parchment
1. 1. The skin of a lamb, sheep, goat, young calf, or other animal, prepared for writing on. See Vellum. "But here's a parchment with the seal of Caesar." (Shak) 2. The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp. Parchment paper. See Papyrine. Origin: OE. Parchemin, perchemin, F. Parchemin, LL. Pergamenum, L. Pergamena, pergamina, fr. L. Pergamenus of or belonging to Pergamus an ancient city of Mysia in Asia Minor, where parchment was first used. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Parchment
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