Vellum: meaning, definitions and examples

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vellum

[ ˈvɛləm ]

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material

A type of fine parchment made from calf skin, used especially for writing or printing on.

Synonyms

calfskin, parchment

Examples of usage

The manuscript was written on vellum.
The artist used vellum for the illustration.

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bookbinding

A fine parchment made from the skin of a calf or other young animal.

Synonyms

calfskin, parchment

Examples of usage

The book was bound in vellum.
The document was preserved in vellum.

Translations

Translations of the word "vellum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pergaminho

🇮🇳 पार्चमेंट

🇩🇪 Pergament

🇮🇩 perkamen

🇺🇦 пергамент

🇵🇱 pergamin

🇯🇵 羊皮紙（ようひし）

🇫🇷 vélin

🇪🇸 vitela

🇹🇷 parşömen

🇰🇷 양피지

🇸🇦 رَقّ

🇨🇿 pergamen

🇸🇰 pergamen

🇨🇳 牛皮纸

🇸🇮 pergament

🇮🇸 skinnblað

🇰🇿 пергамент

🇬🇪 პერგამენტი

🇦🇿 perqament

🇲🇽 vitela

Word origin

The word 'vellum' originated from the Old French word 'velin' which referred to calf skin. Vellum has been used for centuries as a material for writing, printing, and binding books. It was particularly popular during the medieval period when it was the primary material for manuscripts and legal documents. Today, vellum is still used for special editions of books, calligraphy, and conservation purposes.