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