lambskin

American  

[lam-skin] / ˈlæmˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of a lamb, especially when dressed with its wool, and used for clothing.

2. leather made from such skin.

3. parchment made from such skin.

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lambskin British  

/ ˈlæmˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of a lamb, esp with the wool still on

2. 1. a material or garment prepared from this skin

   2. ( as modifier )

      a lambskin coat

3. a cotton or woollen fabric resembling this skin

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Etymology

Origin of lambskin

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at lamb, skin

Example Sentences

In a white corseted jumpsuit and a barely there mint blouse worn with a black leather lambskin mini skirt by Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2022

While the MG20’s lambskin leather-coated ear cups rested comfortably on my ears, the Alcantara-lined headband pressed down on my head a bit too much.

From The Verge • Jan. 27, 2022

The cloud-like shoulder bag hit the runway in white nappa lambskin leather, and will be available in a handful of colors and fabrications when it hits retail in January 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2017

In bed, though, she slept with the brown lambskin coat that she had worn on the ocean voyage to America.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2016

“A scythe’s journal is traditionally made of lambskin parchment and kid leather.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman