"sheepskin" in the noun sense
1. sheepskin, fleece
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on used for clothing
2. parchment, sheepskin, lambskin
skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
3. diploma, sheepskin
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
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