CORDOVAN


Meaning of CORDOVAN in English

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

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