sheepskin
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sheep·skin

noun \-ˌskin\

Definition of SHEEPSKIN

1
a : the skin of a sheep; also : leather prepared from it
b : parchment
c : a garment made of or lined with sheepskin
2

Examples of SHEEPSKIN

  1. a bag made of sheepskin
  2. jobs that don't require a sheepskin

First Known Use of SHEEPSKIN

13th century

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