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Noun: sheepskin  'sheep,skin
  1. Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
    "He wrapped himself in a warm sheepskin coat";
    - fleece
     
  2. Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
    "The ancient manuscript was written on sheepskin";
    - parchment, lambskin
     
  3. [N. Amer] A document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
    "She proudly displayed her college sheepskin on the wall";
    - diploma

Derived forms: sheepskins

Type of: animal skin, bona fides, certificate, certification, credential, credentials, leather

Encyclopedia: Sheepskin