cordovan

Adjective (1)

cordovan (not comparable)

1. Originating in or pertaining to Córdoba.

Noun (1)

cordovan (countable and uncountable, plural cordovans)

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

   Synonyms:

   cordwain

2. A shoe made from such leather.

Adjective (2)

cordovan (not comparable)

1. Made out of such leather.
2. A dark brownish-red colour, resembling the leather.

   Synonyms:

   oxblood

Adjective (3) capitalized: Cordovan

UK/ˈkɔːdəvən/US/ˈkɔːɹdəvən/

Cordovan (comparative more Cordovan, superlative most Cordovan)

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

   Synonyms:

   Cordoban

Noun (2) capitalized: Cordovan

UK/ˈkɔːdəvən/US/ˈkɔːɹdəvən/

Cordovan (plural Cordovans)

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

   Synonyms:

   Cordoban, Cordobes