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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A kind of leather from Córdoba, originally of tanned goatskin, later of horsehide. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A native or inhabitant of the city of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, or the surrounding province.
3. 3
   a fine leather originally made in Cordoba, Spain wordnet
4. 4
   A shoe made from such leather. countable, uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Originating in or pertaining to Córdoba. not-comparable
2. 2
   Made out of such leather. not-comparable
3. 3
   Of, from or relating to the city of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, or the surrounding province.
4. 4
   A dark brownish-red colour, resembling the leather. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

colorcordobancordobancordobescordwaincordwain

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Cordova (“Córdoba, a city in Spain”) + -an.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Spanish cordován (now cordobán). Doublet of cordwain.

Etymology 3

From Cordova + -an.

Related phrases

Cordovan hat

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