cordovan

adj, noun — 7 senses

Cordovan

adjalso spelled Cordovan

UK /ˈkɔːdəvən/ · US /ˈkɔːɹdəvən/

Etymology From Cordova + -an.

1

Of, from or relating to the city of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, or the surrounding province.

Derived terms
Cordovan hat
Related terms
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Cordovan

noun

Etymology From Cordova + -an.

1

A native or inhabitant of the city of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, or the surrounding province.

Related terms
cordovan

cordovan

adj

UK /ˈkɔː.də.vən/ · US /ˈkɔːɹ.də.vən/

Etymology From Cordova (“Córdoba, a city in Spain”) + -an.

1

Originating in or pertaining to Córdoba.

cordovan

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Spanish cordován (now cordobán). Doublet of cordwain.

1

A kind of leather from Córdoba, originally of tanned goatskin, later of horsehide.

2

A shoe made from such leather.

cordovan

adj

Etymology Borrowed from Spanish cordován (now cordobán). Doublet of cordwain.

1

Made out of such leather.

2

A dark brownish-red colour, resembling the leather.

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