vellen

Vellen is a term that appears in different contexts but does not denote a single, universal concept. In Dutch, vellen is the plural form of vel and generally refers to sheets or layers of a material. It is commonly used to describe quantities of paper, cardboard, or other flat substances, for example "twee vellen papier" (two sheets of paper) or "vellen karton" (sheets of cardboard). The word can also be used more broadly to indicate leaves or pages, such as in a stack of sheets from a notebook or book.

As an onomastic item, "Vellen" may occur as a surname in Dutch-speaking regions, though it is relatively uncommon and not tied to widely known historical figures in major reference works. In languages outside Dutch, the term vellen does not have a widespread independent meaning and is not broadly attested as a common noun.

In English-language contexts, the closest cognate is vellum, which refers to parchment made from animal skin. Vellum denotes a distinct material and is etymologically separate from the Dutch vellen, though the two terms sound similar.

Overall, vellen is primarily encountered as a Dutch word for multiple sheets or layers and, less commonly, as a surname. If you have a specific context in which you encountered vellen, providing that context can help pinpoint its intended meaning.