n. [ OE. parchemin, perchemin, F. parchemin, LL. pergamenum, L. pergamena, pergamina, fr. L. Pergamenus of or belonging to Pergamus an ancient city of Mysia in Asia Minor, where parchment was first used. ] 1. The skin of a lamb, sheep, goat, young calf, or other animal, prepared for writing on. See Vellum. [ 1913 Webster ]
But here's a parchment with the seal of Cæsar. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp. [ 1913 Webster ]
Parchment paper. See Papyrine. [ 1913 Webster ]