Noun: vellum ve-lum
- Fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb
"The rare book was printed on vellum"
- A heavy creamy-coloured paper resembling parchment
"The wedding invitations were printed on high-quality vellum"
Derived forms: vellums
Type of: lambskin, parchment, sheepskin, writing paper
Encyclopedia: Vellum