sheepskin
animal product
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Sheepskin refers to the skin of a sheep or the leather made from it. It has been used since the 13th century.1
Sheepskin can be used to make garments, sometimes lined with the material for warmth. It can also refer to parchment, a material historically used for writing. In a more modern context, "sheepskin" can also mean a diploma.1
Lambskin is similar, referring to a lamb's skin or a fine-grade sheepskin, often used for clothing, especially when the wool is still attached.2
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