vellum
US /ˈvel.əm/
UK /ˈvel.əm/
1.
пергамент, велень
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.
Древняя рукопись была написана на пергаменте.
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She admired the intricate illustrations on the vellum pages.
Она восхищалась сложными иллюстрациями на пергаментных страницах.
2.
веленевая бумага, калька
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.
Архитектор напечатал чертежи на плотной веленевой бумаге.
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She used a fine-tipped pen to draw on the smooth surface of the vellum.
Она использовала тонкую ручку, чтобы рисовать на гладкой поверхности веленевой бумаги.