Associations to the word «Parchment»

Wiktionary

PARCHMENT, noun. Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
PARCHMENT, noun. A document made on such material.
PARCHMENT, noun. A diploma (traditionally written on parchment).
PARCHMENT, noun. Stiff paper imitating that material.
PARCHMENT, noun. The creamy to tanned color of parchment.
PARCHMENT, noun. The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp.
PARCHMENT PAPER, noun. Cellulose-based paper used in baking as a disposable non-stick surface.

Dictionary definition

PARCHMENT, noun. A superior paper resembling sheepskin.
PARCHMENT, noun. Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on.

Wise words

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