/kawr"deuh veuhn/ n.
1. a native or inhabitant of Córdoba, Spain.
2. ( l.c. ) a soft, smooth leather originally made at Córdoba of goatskin but later made also of split horsehide, pigskin, etc.
adj.
3. of Córdoba, Spain.
4. ( l.c. ) designating or made of cordovan.
[ 1585-95; CORDOV(A) + -AN ]