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vellum in German

vellum in German is Velin, Pergement — vellum means a kind of parchment made from the skin of a calf, lamb, or young goat.

vellum in German

Velin
noun
A writing paper of very high quality.
Pergement
noun
A writing paper of very high quality.

What does "vellum" mean?

  1. noun A kind of parchment made from the skin of a calf, lamb, or young goat.
    "The old manuscript was written on vellum."
  2. noun A high-quality writing paper.
    "The invitations were printed on cream vellum."
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vellum in a sentence

  • The old manuscript was written on vellum.
  • The bookbinder covered the album in soft vellum.
  • The invitations were printed on cream vellum.
  • She chose a heavy vellum for the wedding program.

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What is "vellum" in German?
"vellum" in German is Velin, Pergement. vellum means: A kind of parchment made from the skin of a calf, lamb, or young goat.
How do you use "vellum" in a sentence?
Example: "The old manuscript was written on vellum." In German, "vellum" is Velin, Pergement.
Are there other ways to say "vellum" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "vellum": Velin, Pergement.
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