vellum

vel·lum | \ ˈve-ləm

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Definition of vellum

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a fine-grained unsplit lambskin, kidskin, or calfskin prepared especially for writing on or for binding books

2 : a strong cream-colored paper

vellum

Definition of vellum (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : of, resembling, or bound in vellum

2 : slightly rough paper with a vellum finish

Examples of vellum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun This model can cut through over 100 materials, from thin pieces of vellum to tough leather. — Sarah Kovac, Reviewed, USA TODAY, "Black Friday 2019: Best Michael's Black Friday deals," 30 Nov. 2019 Christie’s, the auction house, is offering a first edition in its original vellum binding for sale in New York on June 12th. — The Economist, "A revolutionary treatise goes on the block," 4 June 2019 The original sketch of colored pencil on vellum has been passed down for generations, Spackey said. — Sarah Hui, Dallas News, "Is the Texas flag design stolen from the Chilean national flag? Curious Texas investigates," 27 June 2019 So much gold that the vellum page looks physically heavy. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Unicorns are just one of the wild rides in the Getty’s marvelous ‘Book of Beasts’," 23 July 2019 Christie’s, the auction house, is offering a first edition in the original vellum binding for sale in New York on June 12th. — The Economist, "A revolutionary treatise goes on the block," 6 June 2019 Paul Antonio writes laws on vellum for Her Majesty the Queen. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, "8 Tips from Calligraphists to Improve Your Penmanship Before Thank-You Card Time," 25 Dec. 2018 Known as the Lyghfield Bible after the 16th- century Canterbury Cathedral monk that once owned it, the 690-leaf volume is written on parchment or vellum, which is made from animal skin. — James Rogers, Fox News, "Extremely rare medieval bible that 'bears witness' to Christian history re-discovered," 6 Aug. 2018 Only the Philosophical Society has a copy of Dunlap’s singular oversize Declaration, the sole version that Dunlap printed on parchment or vellum. — Stephan Salisbury, Philly.com, "Rare version of the Declaration of Independence on display at the Museum of the American Revolution just in time for July 4th," 26 June 2018 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective These stoneware pieces, glazed with either vellum whites or bronzy browns, evoke bowls or vases in their symmetry and roundness, their open, hollow interiors, and their use of the age-old pinch-and-coil method. — Roberta Smith, Will Heinrich, Martha Schwendener And Jason Farago, New York Times, "What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week," 20 Dec. 2017

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26 Dec 2019

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“Vellum.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vellum. Accessed 18 January 2020.

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