vellum

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Preferred Term

vellum

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Fine-quality calf parchment. The terms "vellum " and "parchment" have been and still are confused and used interchangeably.

Variations

vellum (skin)

Parchment

vellums

vélin

vitela

Broader Term

parchment

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