Definition

A type of material made from animal skin, used for writing or drawing, or a document written on this material.

Example

The ancient manuscript was beautifully written on parchment.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a really old parchment document?

Yeah, I saw one at the museum last year; it was fascinating!

I’d love to find out more about how they made parchment.

Me too! It must have been quite a process back then.

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Root Explanation

Parchment → The word originates from Old French *parchemin*, which comes from Latin *pergamena*, meaning a writing material made from animal skin. Parchment refers to a material used for writing, traditionally made from the skins of animals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a special writing material made from animal skin, which helps you remember that parchment is used for writing.

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