[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

vellum \vel"lum\, n. oe. velim, f. v'elin, fr. l. vitulinus
   of a calf, fr. vitulus a calf. see veal.
   a fine kind of parchment, usually made from calfskin, and
   rendered clear and white, -- used as for writing upon, and
   for binding books.
   1913 webster

   vellum cloth, a fine kind of cotton fabric, made very
      transparent, and used as a tracing cloth.
      1913 webster
see also:
veal vellum cloth 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

vellum
     n 1: a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment
     2: fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g.
        a calf or lamb

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