How do you use Cordovan in a sentence? See 7 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like leather, plus the exact meaning.
Cordovan meaning
Originating in or pertaining to Córdoba.
Synonyms of Cordovan
Using Cordovan
- The main meaning on this page is: Originating in or pertaining to Córdoba.
- Useful related words include: leather.
- In the example corpus, cordovan often appears in combinations such as: the cordovan.
Context around Cordovan
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 1 start, 4 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 7 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Cordovan
- In this selection, "cordovan" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, penny, governor and martyrs stand out and add context to how "cordovan" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include by the cordovan artist antonio and cordovan is the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "cordovan" sits close to words such as aaba, aafc and aaib, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with cordovan
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Cordovan is the answer. (4 words)
The origin of the word " cordwainer " is shoemaker (from working with cordovan leather for shoes). (15 words)
He managed to break the rebellion attempt in Zaragoza, but just about that time the Cordovan governor received news of a Basque rebellion in Pamplona. (25 words)
Under the ascent of this style, with its compromise of poise and ease, all sorts of mid-century men educated themselves in the virtues of flannel trousers, madras jackets, and cordovan penny loafers. (33 words)
Cordwain and Cuir de Cordoue Fragment of Cuir de Cordoue Cordwain, once a synonym of cordovan (through Old French cordewan) meaning "from Córdoba " describes a certain kind of fine leather, originally from Córdoba. (33 words)
The dome that covers this area is decorated with frescoes by the Cordovan artist Antonio Palomino (18th century) representing the triumph of the Church Militant, the faith, and religious life. (30 words)
Example sentences (7)
Cordovan is the answer.
Under the ascent of this style, with its compromise of poise and ease, all sorts of mid-century men educated themselves in the virtues of flannel trousers, madras jackets, and cordovan penny loafers.
Cordwain and Cuir de Cordoue Fragment of Cuir de Cordoue Cordwain, once a synonym of cordovan (through Old French cordewan) meaning "from Córdoba " describes a certain kind of fine leather, originally from Córdoba.
He managed to break the rebellion attempt in Zaragoza, but just about that time the Cordovan governor received news of a Basque rebellion in Pamplona.
On 3 May 1655 Abendana delivered a famous memorial sermon on the Cordovan martyrs Marranos Nunez and Almeyda Bernal who had been burned at the stake.
The dome that covers this area is decorated with frescoes by the Cordovan artist Antonio Palomino (18th century) representing the triumph of the Church Militant, the faith, and religious life.
The origin of the word " cordwainer " is shoemaker (from working with cordovan leather for shoes).
Common combinations with cordovan
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: