Cordovan

American  

[kawr-duh-vuhn] / ˈkɔr də vən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Córdoba, Spain.

2. (lowercase) a soft, smooth leather originally made at Córdoba of goatskin but later made also of split horsehide, pigskin, etc.

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adjective

1. of Córdoba, Spain.

2. (lowercase) designating or made of cordovan.

Cordovan ¹ British  

/ ˈkɔːdəvən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Córdoba, Spain

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adjective

1. of or relating to Córdoba, Spain

cordovan ² British  

/ ˈkɔːdəvən /

noun

1. a fine leather now made principally from horsehide, isolated from the skin layers above and below it and tanned

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Etymology

Origin of Cordovan

First recorded in 1585–95; Cordov(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Weddings in which the majority of people can avoid a hotel stay or air travel will have fewer guest list disruptions, Cordovan said, but there are also benefits to locally sourcing attire, food and entertainment.

From Washington Post

His suit, she could see, was expensive, fine silver thread running through the wool, and his shoes were, too: cordovan with tassels and smooth leather soles.

From Literature

On this day, Drollinger’s size-17 feet were clad in Allen Edmonds shoes made of black cordovan, a leather that, Drollinger says, more than justifies its high price with outstanding durability.

From New York Times

A close-cut suit and cordovan lace-ups when appropriate.

From New York Times

But in this beginning hour, there was only a glittering retinue of officers and gentlemen, a low and decent murmur of conversation, an uncommon restraint among the slim, muscular, seemingly invulnerable men who, slightly titillated by the light that could dazzle off cordovan and the understated correctness of the full dress uniform, seemed to Bull Meecham to represent everything that was right with the United States.

From Literature