释义 |
cor·do·van I. \ˈkȯ(r)dəvən\ adjective Etymology: Old Spanish cordován (now cordobán), Mozarabic alteration of Old Spanish cordovano, from Córdova (now Córdoba), Spain + Spanish -ano -an 1. usually capitalized : of or belonging to Córdoba, especially Córdoba, Spain 2. : made of cordovan leather II. noun (-s) Etymology: Spanish cordobán, from cordobán, adjective 1. capitalized : a native or resident of Córdoba, especially Córdoba, Spain 2. a. : a soft fine-grained colored leather manufactured of split horsehides, goatskins, or pigskins b. : leather tanned from the inner layer of horsehide from the rump area and distinguished for its nonporosity, density, and long-wearing qualities — called also shell cordovan 3. a. : a dark grayish brown that is yellower than average chocolate brown and yellower and slightly less strong than African brown b. : a variable color averaging a dark grayish red that is darker and slightly yellower than average rose brown |