I. ˈkȯ(r)dəvən adjective
Etymology: Old Spanish cordován (now cordobán ), Mozarabic alteration of Old Spanish cordovano, from Córdova (now Córdoba ), Spain + Spanish -ano -an
1. usually capitalized : of or belonging to Córdoba, especially Córdoba, Spain
2. : made of cordovan leather
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish cordobán, from cordobán, adjective
1. capitalized : a native or resident of Córdoba, especially Córdoba, Spain
2.
a. : a soft fine-grained colored leather manufactured of split horsehides, goatskins, or pigskins
b. : leather tanned from the inner layer of horsehide from the rump area and distinguished for its nonporosity, density, and long-wearing qualities — called also shell cordovan
3.
a. : a dark grayish brown that is yellower than average chocolate brown and yellower and slightly less strong than African brown
b. : a variable color averaging a dark grayish red that is darker and slightly yellower than average rose brown