Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheepskin
Noun
/ˈʃiːpˌskɪn/
Definition
Sheepskin is the skin of a sheep that is tanned and often used to make leather products.
Examples
- After the winter, she wore her favorite sheepskin coat to stay warm.
- The artisan crafted beautiful rugs from genuine sheepskin.
- Sheepskin parchment is used for high-quality documents and certificates.
Meaning
The term sheepskin commonly refers to the hide of a sheep that has been treated to retain its wool, making it a soft and warm material used in various goods.
Synonyms
- woolskin
- sheep leather
- fleece
