calfskin

1.1. Leather made from calf hide

A type of fine leather produced from the skin of a young calf, commonly used for luxury goods, footwear, handbags, and bookbinding.

Synonyms

• leather
• hide
• skin

Examples

• She purchased a luxurious handbag made from calfskin.
• The old book had a cover of fine calfskin.
• The shoemaker crafted a pair of elegant shoes from genuine calfskin.
• The wallet boasted a sleek design with a calfskin finish.

Related Words

• cowhide
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• doeskin
• goatskin
• horsehide
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• lambskin
• pigskin
• suede
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