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- [vel-uh m]
- /ˈvɛl əm/
- /ˈvel.əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vel-uh m]
- /ˈvɛl əm/
Definitions of vellum word
- noun vellum calfskin, lambskin, kidskin, etc., treated for use as a writing surface. 1
- noun vellum a manuscript or the like on vellum. 1
- noun vellum a texture of paper or cloth resembling vellum. 1
- adjective vellum made of or resembling vellum. 1
- adjective vellum bound in vellum. 1
- noun vellum calfskin parchment 1
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Origin of vellum
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English velum, velim < Middle French ve(e)lin of a calf. See veal, -in1
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Parts of speech for Vellum
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vellum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
vellum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vellum
noun vellum
- carapace — A carapace is the protective shell on the back of some animals such as tortoises or crabs.
- cutes — attractive, especially in a dainty way; pleasingly pretty: a cute child; a cute little apartment.
- cutis — the vertebrate skin, including both of its layers, the dermis and the epidermis
- derma — beef or fowl intestine used as a casing for certain dishes, esp kishke
- dermas — beef or fowl intestine used as a casing in preparing certain savory dishes, especially kishke.
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