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parchment
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de couleur parchemin, d'un jaune pâle semblable à un parchemin
displaying a pale, yellowish-white color that resembles the color of aged parchment paper
Parchment
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parchemin
a writing material made from animal skin that has been scraped and dried to remove all hair, and which has been historically used for writing on
What is "parchment"?
Parchment is a writing material made from animal skin, typically from sheep, goats, or cows, that has been treated and stretched to create a smooth surface. It was commonly used for manuscripts and documents before the invention of paper. Parchment is durable and has a distinctive texture, making it suitable for important or decorative texts. It can be used in various colors and is often found in historical documents, legal records, and illuminated manuscripts.
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parchemin, peau parcheminée
a superior paper resembling sheepskin
parchment
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