Cordovan

Cordovan
/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 (l.c.) a soft, smooth leather originally made at Córdoba of goatskin but later made also of split horsehide, pigskin, etc.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]

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