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mocha

mocha

8.7
Soft leather made from goat skin used for gloves and fine items
  • noun
  • /ˈmoʊkə/
  • Archaic
translation icon : ante de cabra
  • She chose a handbag crafted from mocha suede, known for its elegance and durability.

Examples

  • The artisan displayed a range of mocha leather items, including fashionable gloves and stylish wallets.

  • She admired the supple texture of the mocha used in the designer’s latest handbag collection.

  • The manufacturer specializes in fine mocha gloves for luxury retailers.

  • Traditional shoemakers often select mocha for its softness and durability in premium products.

  • She wore a beautiful pair of gloves made of mocha leather.

  • The mocha used for these shoes is incredibly soft.

  • The gloves were made from soft mocha leather, giving them a luxurious feel.

Synonyms

suede
vsmocha
47 4.1

A soft, fuzzy material like leather used for clothes and shoes

is the same fuzzy texture but comes specifically from goat hide for fine items
kid
vsmocha
44 8.4

Soft leather from a young goat used for gloves or shoes

is the same fine leather but with a napped, suede texture for glove use
goatskin
vsmocha
3 4.8

Leather made from the skin of a goat used to make things like gloves or drum covers

is the same source material but refers to a soft napped finish used for gloves
suede leather
vsmocha
1 3.7

A soft, velvety animal skin used for shoes, jackets, and furniture

is the same napped texture but specifically from goat hide for fine gloves
kidskin
vsmocha
1 7.7

Soft, smooth leather made from the skin of a young goat used for gloves and fine clothes

is similar but has a napped suede surface rather than a smooth finish
3.7

Soft, strong leather from a goat used for book covers and small items

is the same animal hide leather but emphasises the napped, suede finish for gloves
chèvre
vsmocha
  • Specialized
9.6

Soft leather made from goat skin for small items

is similar but highlights a soft napped finish used especially for gloves
saffian
vsmocha
9.9

A fine soft leather from goatskin used for book covers and wallets

is similar in prestige but specifically features a suede, napped surface for gloves
morocco
vsmocha
8.6

A soft, strong leather from goat skin with a bumpy surface used for shoes and book covers

is made from the same animal hide but differs by having a soft suede surface

Compounds

mocha coffee
  • Archaic
3.4

A dark, strong coffee made from beans grown in Yemen

Surface Forms

mocha singular
mochas plural

Etymology

Mocha was also used for a soft goatskin suede once traded through the port Mocha, a material people chose for fine gloves and shoes. So mocha leather means a smooth, soft 'goatskin' suede used for quality items.