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Shell cordovan
Shell cordovan (or cordovan) is a type of leather commonly used in shoemaking. Cordovan is an equine leather made from the fibrous flat muscle (or shell) beneath the hide on the rump of the horse. The leather derives its name from the city of Cordoba, Spain, where it was originally prepared by the Moors.
Usage examples of "shell cordovan".
His shoes were shell cordovan loafers, quite simple and elegant and polished to a high sheen.