Noun: parchment paa(r)ch-munt
- Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
"The ancient manuscript was written on parchment";
- sheepskin, lambskin
- A superior paper resembling sheepskin
"She wrapped the gift in parchment"
- A document written on parchment
"The medieval parchments were carefully preserved"
- Heat-resistant, non-stick paper treated with silicone, used for cooking and baking
"Line the pan with parchment";
- baking paper, parchment paper, greaseproof paper [Brit]
Derived forms: parchments
Type of: animal skin, paper
Encyclopedia: Parchment, Michigan