noun / adjective
cordovan
KOR-duh-vun/ˈkɔrdəvən/
A durable shoe leather often reddish brown.
The reddish-brown cordovan curls at one corner, exposing the leather's thick underside.
Etymology
Spanish cordovano meant “of Cordova,” naming the Spanish city. Its use for fine Spanish leather turned a place-based description into a material name.
In context
it's either called cordovan oxblood or burgundy compare it to black we see the difference
More examples
- His cordovan loafers need a quick polish before the meeting.
- A soft cloth brings out the shine in the cordovan.
- She chooses a rich cordovan brown for her new boots.
Similar words
- calfskin
- Calfskin specifically names leather made from a young cow's hide.
- suede
- Suede has a napped surface rather than a smooth finish.