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sheepskin

DEFINITIONS OF: sheepskin

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n tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

Synonyms:
fleece
Types:
Golden Fleece
in Greek mythology, a fleece of gold owned by the king of Colchis and guarded in a sacred grove by a dragon; recovered by Jason and the Argonauts
Type of:
leather
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

n skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on

Synonyms:
lambskin, parchment
Types:
vellum
fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb
Type of:
animal skin
the outer covering of an animal

n a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

Synonyms:
diploma
Types:
HND, Higher National Diploma
a diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area; good students may progress to a course leading to a degree
Type of:
certificate, certification, credential, credentials
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
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