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parchment

The correct spelling is parchment.

How to pronounce parchment

noun

IPA: /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/

Say it like: Par-chm-ent

The correct spelling is parchment. Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
  2. 2.A document made on such material.
  3. 3.A diploma (traditionally written on parchment).
  4. 4.Stiff paper imitating that material.
  5. 5.The creamy to tanned color of parchment.

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