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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

parchments

/ˈpɑːrtʃmənts/ noun · British & US
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What does parchments mean?

noun

Documents written on animal skin, especially sheepskin, used for writing before the widespread use of paper. Parchments are often associated with ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Greeks.

Example

"The archaeologist carefully unrolled the ancient parchments to study the intricate hieroglyphics."

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