sheepskin

• Ein Substantiv, das die gegerbte Haut eines Schafs mit erhaltenem Fell bezeichnet, die zur Herstellung von Kleidung oder Teppichen verwendet wird; historisch diente sie auch als Beschreibstoff, und umgangssprachlich steht das Wort für ein Diplom oder Abschlusszeugnis.

A noun referring to the tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, used for clothing or rugs; also historically used as a material for writing on, and informally as a term for a diploma or certificate of academic completion.

1. Tanned sheep hide with fleeceB1formal

   The processed skin of a sheep, retaining its wool, used to make warm clothing, rugs, or other items.

   Schaffell

   • She bought a soft sheepskin coat for the winter.
   • The baby's crib was lined with a warm sheepskin rug.
   • Traditional shepherds often wear sheepskin vests.

   Synonymefleece

2. Parchment for writingC1formal

   The prepared skin of a sheep or goat, historically used as a durable material for writing documents or books.

   Pergament

   • Medieval scribes wrote on sheepskin parchment.
   • The ancient manuscript was made of high-quality sheepskin.
   • Sheepskin was preferred for important legal documents due to its durability.

   Synonymeparchmentvellum

3. B2informalamerican

   An informal term for a diploma or certificate awarded upon completing a course of study, originally written on parchment.

   Diplom

   • After four years of college, he finally got his sheepskin.
   • She hung her sheepskin on the wall of her office.
   • Earning that sheepskin was the proudest moment of his life.

   Synonymecertificatedegreediplomaparchment