vellum

US /ˈvel.əm/
UK /ˈvel.əm/
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1.

Pergament, Velin

prepared animal skin, typically calfskin, used as a material for writing, printing, or binding books, noted for its durability and smooth surface

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The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.
She admired the intricate illustrations on the vellum pages.
Sie bewunderte die aufwendigen Illustrationen auf den Pergamentseiten.
2.

Velinpapier, Transparentpapier

a high-quality, smooth, and slightly translucent paper, often used for technical drawings or special documents, designed to imitate the appearance of animal vellum

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The architect printed the blueprints on heavy vellum paper.
Der Architekt druckte die Baupläne auf schweres Velinpapier.
She used a fine-tipped pen to draw on the smooth surface of the vellum.
Sie benutzte einen feinen Stift, um auf der glatten Oberfläche des Velins zu zeichnen.