Added 8 October 2026
morocco
noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about morocco at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956.
- A soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc.
Origin
From the country name of Morocco, from which this leather was originally imported. Compare maroquin.
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