cordovan

See also: Cordovan

English

Etymology

from Córdova or Córdoba a Spanish town.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɔːdəvən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈkɔːɹdəvən/

Noun

cordovan (countable and uncountable, plural cordovans)

  1. A leather from Córdoba originally of tanned goatskin later of horsehide.
  2. a shoe made from cordovan leather

Adjective

cordovan

  1. oxblood (the color)

Synonyms
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