• Sheepskin

    Origin

    sheep + skin

    Full definition of sheepskin

    Noun

    sheepskin

    (countable and uncountable; plural sheepskins)
    1. (uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding
    2. (US, countable) A diploma
    3. (countable) The tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, especially when used for clothing, rugs etc
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