HyperDic: parchment

English > 2 senses of the word parchment:
NOUNsubstanceparchmenta superior paper resembling sheepskin
substanceparchment, sheepskin, lambskinskin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
parchment > pronunciation
Soundspaa'rchmahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > parchment: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA superior paper resembling sheepskin.
BroaderpaperA material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
Spanishpergamino
Catalanpergamí
English > parchment: 2 senses > noun 2, substance
Meaningskin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on.
Synonymssheepskin, lambskin
Narrowervellumfine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb
Broaderanimal skinThe outer covering of an animal
Spanishpergamino
Catalanpergamí

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