cordovan

cor·do·van | \ ˈkȯr-də-vən

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Definition of cordovan

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 capitalized : of or relating to Córdoba and especially Córdoba, Spain

2 : made of cordovan leather

cordovan

Definition of cordovan (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a soft fine-grained colored leather

2 : dense nonporous leather tanned from the inner layer of horsehide

Examples of cordovan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Thursday Boots just released a limited shell cordovan version of its signature Vanguard boot in two colors, whiskey and burgundy. — Ben Boskovich, Esquire, "These Shell Cordovan Boots Cost a Lot Less Than You'd Expect," 20 Jan. 2017 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Kellyanne Conway went sailing off into a truthless land into which not even Richard Nixon ever set down his polished cordovans. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, "Some Things Used to Be Bigger Than Keeping Your Job," 23 Jan. 2017 But beyond that, shell cordovan is a near-perfect combination of beauty and brawn. — Ben Boskovich, Esquire, "These Shell Cordovan Boots Cost a Lot Less Than You'd Expect," 20 Jan. 2017 His primary focus is on traditional men’s shoes like moccasin loafers, derby boots, and German goisers utilizing exotic leathers like polished stingray, alligator, cordovan, military-grade textiles, and heavy canvases for his popular sneakers. — Katie Kiefner, Vogue, "Is This Old Southern Town the Next Brooklyn?," 31 July 2017 The Ressence Type 1H also comes with three different strap options: gray calfskin, natural shell cordovan, and black woven nylon with a velcro closure. — Stephen Watson, Esquire, "This $23K Watch Will Probably Be Sold Out by the Time You Read About It," 6 Apr. 2017

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“Cordovan.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordovan. Accessed 8 December 2019.

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