Cordovan

Pronunciation: /ˈˌkɔɹdoʊvəˈɛn/

Cordovan (noun)

  1. a type of soft, strong leather made from horsehide, often used for shoes.

Examples

  • The shoes were made from high-quality cordovan.
  • He admired the durability of cordovan leather.

Common collocations: cordovan leather, polish cordovan, cordovan shoes, cordovan color, cordovan shade

Cordovan (adjective)

  1. having a deep, reddish-brown color, similar to the leather.

Examples

  • The cordovan jacket matched his style perfectly.
  • She chose a cordovan paint for the living room.

Synonyms of Cordovan

Formal

Neutral