vellum
1. vel.lum \'vel-*m\ n [ME velim, fr. MF veelin, fr. veelin, adj., of a calf, fr. Xveel calf - more at VEAL 1: a fine-grained unsplit lambskin, kidskin, or calfskin prepared esp. for writing on or for binding books 2: a strong cream-colored paper resembling vellum 2. vellum aj 1: of, resembling, or bound in vellum 2: having a finish resembling eggshell but finer grained