calfskin
noun
ˈkäf- also ˈkāf-\
Definition of calfskin
: leather made of the skin of a calf
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Masha Popova, Russian Vogue’s web editor and passionate ugly-shoe enthusiast, has been living in her DiorQuake clogs, a black calfskin model with silver studding. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "A Search for the Perfect Fall Clog, the Bookworm’s Fashion Shoe," 17 Oct. 2018 Both the black and tan leather options use genuine calfskin (sorry, vegan friends), and the lighter of the two also has a matching golden metal frame around the phone. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "Huawei adds new colors to the P20 Pro plus leather back options for China," 1 Sep. 2018 The miniature pouch features an easy-to-clean nylon shell lined with luxurious embossed calfskin for a touch of glam and includes a detachable leather wristlet for easy access if it's stored in a travel bag or purse. — Maria Cassano, Allure, "The 21 Best Makeup Bags and Cosmetic Cases for Every Budget," 29 Aug. 2018 The bottle also comes with a matching soft calfskin leather case in a deep rosy shade. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Hermès’s Newest Perfume Is for People Who Hate Roses," 24 Apr. 2018 Playing to the sport’s origins at Canadian logging competitions, Kick Axe’s decor is reminiscent of a ski lodge, complete with flannel chairs and calfskin carpeting. — Washington Post, "Ax throwing gains in popularity as pastime, sport," 21 Mar. 2018 The Spanish fashion house is at it again with a calfskin leather version of their trademark white shopping bag retailing for $1,100. — Audrey Gorden, RedEye Chicago, "Weekend cheat sheet: 5 buzz-worthy topics people will be talking about," 30 June 2017 The perfectly rectangular bag is made of smooth calfskin leather and comes in four sumptuous colors: black, bone, dark purple, and dark rose. — Leora Herman, The Cut, "A Glam Rock Cross-Body That Will Add Life to Any Outfit," 20 Apr. 2018 The modern version, which costs about $7,000 to $52,000, has been updated with interchangeable straps made of steel, gold, calfskin or alligator skin. — Maghan Mcdowell, San Francisco Chronicle, "Cartier’s boldface foray into SF designed to dazzle," 13 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'calfskin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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calfskin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of calfskin
: leather made from the skin of a calf
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calfskin
noun
ˈkäf-\
Kids Definition of calfskin
: leather made from the skin of a calf
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