What is the meaning of the word "vellum"?

Definitions:

  1. a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment copy to clipboard noun
    • We bought vellum at the local stationary store. copy to clipboard
  2. fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb copy to clipboard noun
    • The edict was written upon vellum. copy to clipboard