Definitions of sheepskin
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tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
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synonyms:
fleece
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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
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leather
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
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Golden Fleece
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skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
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vellum
fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb
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animal skin
the outer covering of an animal
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vellum
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a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
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synonyms:
diploma
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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
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certificate, certification, credential, credentials
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
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HND, Higher National Diploma
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