morocco
morocco
Noun
This term refers specifically to a high-quality goatskin leather prized for its durability and fine grain. It is most commonly encountered in the context of antique bookbinding, luxury stationery, and high-end leather goods, where it is valued for its ability to hold gold tooling and intricate embossing.
Because it describes a specific material or substance, the word is used as an uncountable mass noun. You would refer to a "piece of morocco" or "bindings of morocco" rather than using the word in a plural sense.
Meanings
Examples
The antique journal was bound in red morocco leather.
I prefer the feel of morocco for my personal diary.
This wallet is crafted from genuine morocco for maximum durability.
The curator noted that the cover was made of fine grained morocco.
Look at the exquisite texture of this morocco binding.
He carried a small portfolio made of green morocco.
The old book smells of aged paper and morocco leather.
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