vellum
US /ˈvel.əm/
UK /ˈvel.əm/
1.
vélin, parchemin
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.
L'ancien manuscrit était écrit sur du vélin.
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She admired the intricate illustrations on the vellum pages.
Elle admirait les illustrations complexes sur les pages de vélin.
2.
papier vélin, papier calque
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.
L'architecte a imprimé les plans sur du papier vélin épais.
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She used a fine-tipped pen to draw on the smooth surface of the vellum.
Elle a utilisé un stylo à pointe fine pour dessiner sur la surface lisse du vélin.