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Definition of vellum
1 : a fine-grained unsplit lambskin, kidskin, or calfskin prepared especially for writing on or for binding books
2 : a strong cream-colored paper
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Historically, the speech would be written on vellum, which is made from actual calf-skin, with ink that would take three days to dry.
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Natural textures include vellum, wicker, leather, brass and marble.
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Gross explains that vellum, a parchment made from calf skin, which costs the equivalent of $45 per sheet, is at once exponentially more expensive and more durable than paper.
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Both had been drawn by hand on vellum in remarkable detail.
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Fried chicken, barely shielded by crispy skin as thin as vellum, may be followed by egg tofu, made with eggs and soy milk and close to custard inside, or golden e-fu noodles, chewy from a fizz of carbonated water in the dough.
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vellum
Definition of vellum
1 : of, resembling, or bound in vellum
2 : slightly rough paper with a vellum finish
First Known Use of vellum
15th century
VELLUM Defined for English Language Learners
vellum
playDefinition of vellum for English Language Learners
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: a smooth material made from the skin of a young animal and used especially for covering books or for writing on
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: a strong cream-colored paper
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about vellum
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