Vellum
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A fine, heavy, cream-coloured writing material originally made from calfskin, or a thick paper manufactured to resemble it.
“The medieval manuscript was written on vellum in careful Gothic script.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
vel·lum
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Synonyms
parchment
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
V-E-L-L-U-M has a double L in the middle, the V opening narrows guesses considerably
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points, V (4) and M (3) both score, the double L in the centre is distinctive
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