noun
Refers to the skin of a sheep, often used as a material for clothing, rugs, or covers.
羊皮の手袋はとても暖かい。
Sheepskin gloves are very warm.
noun
Specifically sheepskin prepared for writing; often used in the compound 羊皮紙 (ようひし).
See also: 羊皮紙
中世の写本は羊皮に書かれていた。
Medieval manuscripts were written on parchment.