vellum
US /ˈvel.əm/
UK /ˈvel.əm/
1.
pergamena, vellum
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'antico manoscritto era scritto su pergamena.
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She admired the intricate illustrations on the vellum pages.
Ammirava le intricate illustrazioni sulle pagine di pergamena.
2.
carta pergamena, carta lucida
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'architetto ha stampato le planimetrie su carta pergamena pesante.
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She used a fine-tipped pen to draw on the smooth surface of the vellum.
Ha usato una penna a punta fine per disegnare sulla superficie liscia della pergamena.