vellum

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment
noun fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb

From Old French velin (French vélin), from Latin vitulinus (“of a calf”), as if derived from Old French veel (“veal”).

The chief tax was the stamp duty on paper, vellum, etc. — A School History of the United States, John Bach McMaster
A small book bound in Roman vellum was in his hand. — The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade, Herman Melville
Orastes unrolled before the stranger a map drawn cunningly on vellum. — The Hour of the Dragon, Robert E. (Robert Ervin) Howard

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