NYT Dictionary

VELLUM

/ˈvɛləm/
NounVEL-lumvel-lum · 2 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

A type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French velin (French vélin), from Latin vitulinus (“of a calf”), as if derived from Old French veel (“veal”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

paperstationery

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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