I. ˈkȯr-də-vən adjective
Etymology: Old Spanish cordovano, from Córdova (now Córdoba ), Spain
Date: 1591
1. capitalized : of or relating to Córdoba and especially Córdoba, Spain
2. : made of cordovan leather
II. noun
Date: circa 1625
1. : a soft fine-grained colored leather
2. : dense nonporous leather tanned from the inner layer of horsehide