sheepskin

== English == === Etymology === From sheep +‎ skin. === Pronunciation === === Noun === sheepskin (countable and uncountable, plural sheepskins) (uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding. Hypernyms: skin, hide; leather Coordinate terms: goatskin, kidskin Near-synonym: lambskin (countable or uncountable) The tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, especially when used for clothing, rugs, etc. (US, countable) A diploma, especially the one representing a university or college degree. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === OED