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parchment

 

[ หˆpษ‘หrtสƒmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ancient writing material

Parchment is a material made from the skin of a sheep, goat, or cow that has been prepared for writing on. It was commonly used for manuscripts, legal documents, and other important writings in ancient times.

Synonyms

animal skin, vellum

Examples of usage

  • Parchment was more durable than papyrus and allowed for more detailed illustrations.
  • Many historical documents, such as the Magna Carta, were written on parchment.
  • The Declaration of Independence was originally written on parchment.
  • The Dead Sea Scrolls were also written on parchment.
  • Parchment is still used today for special documents and certificates.
Context #2 | Noun

ancient document

Parchment can also refer to an ancient document or manuscript written on this material. These parchments often contain valuable information about history, culture, or religion.

Synonyms

manuscript, scroll

Examples of usage

  • The scholars studied the ancient parchments to learn more about the civilization.
  • The library contained many valuable parchments dating back to the Middle Ages.

Translations

Translations of the word "parchment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pergaminho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐเฅเคฎเคชเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pergament

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pergamen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะณะฐะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pergamin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พŠ็šฎ็ด™ (ใ‚ˆใ†ใฒใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parchemin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pergamino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parลŸรถmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘ํ”ผ์ง€ (yangpiji)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pergamen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pergamen

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŠ็šฎ็บธ (yรกngpรญzhว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pergament

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะณะฐะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜ (pergameti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perqament

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pergamino

Etymology

The word 'parchment' originated from the Greek word 'pergamene' which means 'from Pergamon'. Pergamon was an ancient city in Asia Minor known for its production of parchment. The use of parchment as a writing material became widespread in Europe during the Middle Ages, replacing papyrus. Parchment has been an important medium for preserving historical documents and cultural heritage.

See also: parched.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,934, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.