Calfskin: meaning, definitions and examples
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calfskin
[ ˈkɑːlfskɪn ]
leather production
The skin of a calf, used especially for making high-quality leather goods.
Synonyms
calf leather, veal leather, young cow skin
Examples of usage
- The luxury brand uses calfskin for their designer handbags.
- These shoes are made from the finest calfskin available.
Translations
Translations of the word "calfskin" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pele de bezerro
🇮🇳 बछड़े की खाल
🇩🇪 Kalbsleder
🇮🇩 kulit anak sapi
🇺🇦 теляча шкіра
🇵🇱 skóra cielęca
🇯🇵 子牛の革
🇫🇷 peau de veau
🇪🇸 piel de ternera
🇹🇷 buzağı derisi
🇰🇷 송아지 가죽
🇸🇦 جلد العجل
🇨🇿 telecí kůže
🇸🇰 teľacia koža
🇨🇳 小牛皮
🇸🇮 teletina koža
🇮🇸 kálfskinn
🇰🇿 бұзау терісі
🇬🇪 ხბოს ტყავი
🇦🇿 buzov dərisi
🇲🇽 piel de ternera
Word origin
The term calfskin originates from the combination of 'calf', referring to a young cow, and 'skin', indicating the material. Calfskin has been used for centuries in the production of leather goods due to its softness, durability, and fine grain. Historically, calfskin was highly sought after for luxury items such as gloves, shoes, and book bindings. Today, calfskin continues to be a popular choice for high-end leather products.
See also: calf.