sheepskin

Lamb's hide, informally

Sheepskin is the hide of a sheep, especially with the wool still attached, used for clothing, rugs, and leather goods.

By extension, sheepskin is informal for a diploma or degree certificate, from the parchment traditionally made from animal skin: She finally got her sheepskin after six years of night school.

material

hide

Conceal or pelt

tanning · lambskin · suede · chamois · rawhide · full-grain · vegetable-tanned · supple · nappa · softness

diploma

graduation

Completing academic requirements formally

credential · commencement · valedictorian · honors · bachelor's · master's · doctorate · Ph.D. · summa cum laude · magna cum laude

pastoral

flock

Animals gathered together

ewe · ram · merino · wool · livestock · pasture · meadow · farmstead · herding · countryside

clothing

jacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

  • coatOuter garment or layer
  • vestSleeveless upper-body garment
  • bootsAnkle-covering footwear

slippers · mittens · gloves · hat · aviator · lining · moccasin · warm · insulated · outerwear

warmth

insulation

Thermal transfer prevention

fleece-lined · soft · plush · breathable · moisture-wicking · comfort · luxurious · cushioning · gentle · winter

textile

rug

Textile floor covering

seat cover · mat · bedding · nursery · car seat · upholstery · overlay · pet bed · infant · hypoallergenic

Categories
Opposites
animal hide type

sheepskincowhide

Tanned bovine leather

pigskin · goatskin · buffalo hide · crocodile skin · snakeskin

material composition

sheepskinfaux fur

Synthetic animal-hair fabric

vegan leather · pleather · polyester · acrylic · nylon

credential authenticity

sheepskinfake diploma

Forged academic credential

honorary degree · self-taught · forgery · uncredentialed

Phrases
Family

sheepskins

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G