Noun: sheepskin 'sheep,skin
- Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
"He wrapped himself in a warm sheepskin coat";
- fleece
- Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
"The ancient manuscript was written on sheepskin";
- parchment, lambskin
- [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