hogskin

/ˈhɔɡskɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of tough, fibrous skin, especially of a pig, used in making parchment and other products

“The old bookmaker used hogskin to create high-quality parchment.”

Synonyms

  • parchment
  • vellum

Antonyms

  • fragile
  • porous