sheepskin

Plural: sheepskins

Noun

• tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
• skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
• a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
• The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
• The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
• The tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, especially when used for clothing, rugs, etc.
• A diploma, especially the one representing a university or college degree.

Synonyms

diploma, fleece, lambskin, parchment