Plural of cordovan; shoes, boots, or other leather goods made from cordovan leather.
Plural form of cordovan, itself derived from Córdoba, Spain. The word maintains its singular form's geographical origins while indicating multiple items crafted from this prestigious leather.
A pair of cordovan shoes can outlive the person who bought them—some are passed down as family heirlooms because this leather actually improves with wear, unlike most materials that just get worn out.
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