Main Entry: ¹vel·lum

Pronunciation: \ˈve-ləm\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English velym, from Anglo-French velim, veeslin, from *veelin, adjective, of a calf, from veel calf — more at veal

Date: 14th century

1 : a fine-grained unsplit lambskin, kidskin, or calfskin prepared especially for writing on or for binding books
2 : a strong cream-colored paper