parchment

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɑrt͡ʃmənt/

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• Hyphenation: parch‧ment

Noun

Singular parchment

Plural parchments

1. (countable & uncountable) Parchment is a material made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal. It is used like paper for writing.
2. (countable) A parchment is a document made on such material.