cordovan
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9.6
- noun
- /ˈkɔrdəvən/
- Tan Cordovan loafers.
- Cordovan loafers
- cordovan leather
- cordovan shoes
Examples
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Florsheim cordovan.
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With that kind of poll results on the slacks, he shoved hangers around, located a pair of presentable jeans, and finished off this exercise in hesitant elegance with gray socks and the old reliable cordovan loafers.
Fiction book (1993) -
On his feet were scuffed cordovan shoes.
Fiction book (1999) -
- I mean, I wear an eight-and-a-half C. cordovan Florsheim shoe.
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The great man had left them for shining, but they were his brand-new cordovans, which did not require shining.
Fiction book (1995) -
I dragged a cot to the stove and lay down, still wearing my wool overcoat, cashmere blazer, charcoal flannels, school tie, gloves, and cordovan loafers.
Fiction book (1999) -
When Janice finished undressing him, Matt stood up and put on the cordovan penny loafers, the khaki slacks, the blue shirt with the button-down collar, and the London Fog overcoat.
Fiction book (1995) -
He chose a pair of cordovan shoes for his job interview, appreciating their rich color and quality.
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The artisan displayed a collection of bags made from cordovan leather, highlighting their durability and elegance.
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In the high-end shoe store, the cordovan leather boots caught the eye of every passerby.
Synonyms
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1.0
The skin of an animal made smooth and used to make items like shoes and bags
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4.0
A hard shiny material made from animal skin used for shoes and bags
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2.1
Skin from an animal that is made into material for shoes
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6.0
Leather from the skin of a large reptile used to make shoes and bags
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6.0
Leather from the skin of a young calf that is smooth and strong
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6.1
Soft, strong leather from deer used for clothes like gloves or jackets
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7.7
Strong leather from a horse's skin used for things like boots and jackets
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3.2
Leather made from cow skin used for things like shoes or furniture
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7.2
Soft leather made from the skin of a young cow
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5.6
Leather that comes from a pig's skin
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8.7
Soft leather made from goat skin used for gloves and fine items
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4.1
Leather made from a cow's skin
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9.9
Soft leather from sheep dyed and treated for book covers
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9.9
A fine soft leather from goatskin used for book covers and wallets
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7.2
Leather from a bull's skin that is very strong and long lasting
Soft leather made from goat skin for small items
A very soft material made from the skin of a young cow with a suede inner surface
How Durable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word cordovan comes from the Spanish city Córdoba, where craftsmen made a very strong leather from 'horsehide'. So cordovan now means that high-quality, durable leather used for shoes and leather goods.