cordovan
cor·do·van
Originating in or pertaining to CórdobaOriginating in or pertaining to Córdoba.
UK/ˈkɔː.də.vən/US/ˈkɔːɹ.də.vən/
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Originating in or pertaining to Córdoba.
(not comparable)Made out of such leather.
(not comparable)A dark brownish-red colour, resembling the leather.
Origin
Borrowed from Spanish cordován (now cordobán). Doublet of cordwain.Borrowed from Spanish cordován (now cordobán). Doublet of cordwain.
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