Levant
- noun
- /lɪˈvænt/
- Archaic
:
cuero de Levante
- The book was bound in beautiful Levant leather.
Examples
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Traditional bookbinders still value Levant for its rich texture and durability.
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The cover of the rare book was bound in dark brown Levant.
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He selected a fine Levant to restore the antique volume.
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Many collectors prefer Levant for their rare books.
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He selected a fine Levant to restore the antique volume.
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The cover of the rare book was bound in dark brown Levant.
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Traditional bookbinders still value Levant for its rich texture and durability.
Synonyms
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The skin of an animal made smooth and used to make items like shoes and bags
A strong, high-quality leather with a visible grain used to cover books
A soft, strong leather from goat skin with a bumpy surface used for shoes and book covers
Compounds
- Specialized
A cotton plant with short grey fibers that stick to its seeds and are hard to remove
Surface Forms
Etymology
Levant for the fine leather is named after the eastern Mediterranean region called the Levant, and the French word levant means 'rising' because it points to the east where the sun rises. So the leather was called Levant because it came from or was made in that region.