cordovan

UK
/ˈkɔːdəvən/
US
/ˈkɔrdəvən/
cordovannoun
cordovans
pl
UK
/ˈkɔː.də.vən/
US
/ˈkɔr.də.vən/
Translations
cordouanPour désigner le cuir de Cordoue, souvent employé en maroquinerie.
He wore a pair of elegant shoes made from cordovan.
Il portait une paire de chaussures élégantes en cordouan.
Additional translations
cordouanPour la nuance brun-rouge foncé.
Definitions
A type of soft, smooth leather made originally from goatskin and now often from horsehide, known for its rich, deep color.
He wore a pair of elegant shoes made from cordovan.
A shade of dark reddish-brown color, similar to the color of cordovan leather.
The walls of the study were painted in a warm cordovan hue.
Synonyms
shell cordovan
cordovan leather
equine leather
cordovanadjective
more cordovan
Comp.
most cordovan
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔːdəvən/
US
/ˈkɔrdəvən/
Translations
cordouanPour une couleur brun-rouge profonde ou un cuir de teinte similaire.
She wore a cordovan jacket that matched her boots perfectly.
Elle portait une veste cordouane qui allait parfaitement avec ses bottes.
Additional translations
cordouanRelatif à Cordoue, en Espagne.
Definitions
Of a rich, soft, reddish-brown color, resembling the color of cordovan leather.
She wore a cordovan jacket that matched her boots perfectly.
Made from cordovan leather.
He polished his cordovan boots until they gleamed.
Of or relating to Córdoba, Spain (usually capitalized).
Traditional Cordovan architecture is evident throughout the old city.
cordovanproper noun
Definitions
A native or inhabitant of Córdoba, Spain.
As a Cordovan, he was proud of his city's rich history.