cabretta
noun
ca·bret·ta kə-ˈbre-tə 
: a light soft leather from skins of hairy sheep
Example Sentences
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Scott Kramer, Forbes, 7 Nov. 2021 The 2019 launch of Deuce Premium included cabretta leather golf gloves with color combinations that corresponded to the Divine Nine sororities and fraternities. Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021 Score deals on Srixon's All Weather and Cabretta golf gloves, made with cabretta leather. Fortune, 11 July 2017
Scott Kramer, Forbes, 7 Nov. 2021 The 2019 launch of Deuce Premium included cabretta leather golf gloves with color combinations that corresponded to the Divine Nine sororities and fraternities. Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021 Score deals on Srixon's All Weather and Cabretta golf gloves, made with cabretta leather. Fortune, 11 July 2017 Word History
Etymology
modification of Portuguese and Spanish cabra goat
First Known Use
1894, in the meaning defined above
cabretta
noun
as in deerskin
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- deerskin
- sheepskin
- lambskin
- chamois
- goatskin
- calfskin
- pigskin
- sharkskin
- alligator
- crocodile
- snakeskin
- horsehide
- kidskin
- cowhide
- antelope
- seal
- doeskin
- morocco
- kid
- fleece
- coat
- cordovan
- suede
- buckskin
- pelt
- ostrich
- patent leather
- leather
- capeskin
- fur
- nubuck
- skin
- hide
- drawers-down
- drawers-in
- drawers-off
- drawers-out
- drawfile
- drawgates
- drawgear
- drawhead
- drawing
- drawing (off)
- drawing a conclusion
- drawing account
- drawing away
- drawing awl
- drawing back
- drawing block
- drawing board
- drawing boards
- drawing card
- drawing chamber
- drawing cloth
- drawing die
- drawing down
- drawing frame
- drawing in