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cordovan

Cor·do·van
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawr-duh-vuh n]
    • /ˈkɔr də vən/
    • /ˈkɔː.də.vən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr-duh-vuh n]
    • /ˈkɔr də vən/

Definitions of cordovan word

  • noun cordovan a fine leather now made principally from horsehide, isolated from the skin layers above and below it and tanned 3
  • noun cordovan a native or inhabitant of Córdoba, Spain 3
  • adjective cordovan of or relating to Córdoba, Spain 3
  • adjective cordovan of Córdoba 3
  • adjective cordovan made of cordovan 3
  • noun cordovan a person born or living in Córdoba 3

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Origin of cordovan

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; Cordov(a) + -an

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Cordovan

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cordovan popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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cordovan usage trend in Literature

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