Definition of Sheepskin

1. Noun. Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing.

Exact synonyms: Fleece
Generic synonyms: Leather
Specialized synonyms: Golden Fleece
Derivative terms: Fleece

2. Noun. Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on.
Exact synonyms: Lambskin, Parchment
Generic synonyms: Animal Skin
Specialized synonyms: Vellum

3. Noun. A document certifying the successful completion of a course of study.
Exact synonyms: Diploma
Generic synonyms: Certificate, Certification, Credential, Credentials
Specialized synonyms: Higher National Diploma, Hnd

Definition of Sheepskin

1. n. The skin of a sheep; or, leather prepared from it.

Definition of Sheepskin

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Medical Definition of Sheepskin

1. 1. The skin of a sheep; or, leather prepared from it. 2. A diploma; so called because usually written or printed on parchment prepared from the skin of the sheep. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sheepskin

sheepo
sheepos
sheeprack
sheeprun
sheepshank
sheepshanks
sheepshead
sheepshead
sheepsheads
sheepshead porgy
sheepshearer
sheepshearers
sheepshearing
sheepshearings
sheepskin (current term)
sheepskin (current term)
sheepskins
sheepskin coat
sheepwalk
sheepwalks
sheepy
sheep bell
sheep botfly
sheep bots
sheep dip
sheep diseases
sheep dog
sheep fescue
sheep frog
sheep gadfly

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