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Cordovan

//ˈkɔː.də.vən// adj, noun

Definitions

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
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    a fine leather originally made in Cordoba, Spain wordnet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

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

Etymology 3

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

Etymology 4

From Cordova + -an.

Etymology 5

From Cordova + -an.

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