HyperDic: sheepskin

English > 3 senses of the word sheepskin:
NOUNsubstancesheepskin, fleecetanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on
substancesheepskin, parchment, lambskinskin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
communicationsheepskin, diplomaa document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
sheepskin > pronunciation
Soundsshiy'pskih.n
RhymesAdrenalin ... zeppelin / Zeppelin: 223 rhymes with ihn...
English > sheepskin: 3 senses > noun 1, substance
Meaningtanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing.
Synonymfleece
NarrowerGolden FleeceIn Greek mythology, a fleece of gold owned by the king of Colchis and guarded in a sacred grove by a dragon
BroaderleatherAn animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
Spanishbadana, vellón
Catalanbadana, velló
English > sheepskin: 3 senses > noun 2, substance
Meaningskin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on.
Synonymsparchment, 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
English > sheepskin: 3 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningA document certifying the successful completion of a course of study.
Synonymdiploma
NarrowerHigher National Diploma, HNDA diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area
Broadercertificate, certification, credential, credentialsA document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
Spanishdiploma, título
Catalandiploma, títol

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