parchment
noun/ˈpɑrtʃmənt/
Frequency rank: #10,304 most common English word
Meaning
A stiff, flat material made from animal skin, used for writing before paper became common.
Example sentence
The ancient map was drawn on parchment, which had turned yellow with age.
Synonyms & related words
- vellum
- scroll
- manuscript
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