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Synonyms of parchment

6 similar words

Another word for parchment is vellum. Other synonyms of parchment are membrane.

Synonyms and similar words for parchment

nounMaterial, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for...

  • bookfellA skin prepared for writing upon; a sheet of vellum or parchment; paper.
  • membraneA piece of parchment forming part of a roll.
  • vellumA type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf.

nounStiff paper imitating that material.

  • vegetal parchment
  • parchment paperCellulose-based paper used in baking as a disposable nonstick surface.
  • wax paperA semitranslucent, moistureproof paper made with a waxy coating, used primarily for wrapping and packaging.

Meaning of parchment

  1. noun Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
  2. noun A document made on such material.
  3. noun A diploma (traditionally written on parchment).

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Questions about synonyms of parchment

What is another word for parchment?
Parchment has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as vellum and membrane.
What does parchment mean?
Parchment means material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.

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