1. sheepskin(n = noun.substance) fleece - tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing;
is a kind of leather
has particulars: golden fleece
2. sheepskin(n = noun.substance) lambskin, parchment - skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on;
is a kind of animal skin
has particulars: vellum
3. sheepskin(n = noun.communication) diploma - a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study;
is a kind of certificate, certification, credential, credentials
has particulars: higher national diploma, hnd
1. The skin of a sheep; or, leather prepared from it. [1913 Webster]
2. A diploma; -- so called because usually written or printed on parchment prepared from the skin of the sheep. [1913 Webster]
sheepskin, n.
1 a garment or rug of sheep's skin with the wool on.
2 leather from a sheep's skin used in bookbinding.