Definition

A type of leather that comes from the skin of a cow or a similar animal.

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful bag from high-quality cowskin.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a bag made of cowskin?

Yeah, I have one! It's really durable and stylish.

I think cowskin leather looks so nice in different colors.

Absolutely! It adds a unique touch to any accessory.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cowskin → The word is formed from "cow" (from Old English *cu*, meaning a domesticated bovine animal) and "skin" (from Old Norse *skinn*, meaning the outer covering of an animal). The term "cowskin" refers to the skin or hide of a cow, typically used for leather products.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cow' as the animal and 'skin' as its outer covering — together, they remind you that 'cowskin' is the hide of a cow.

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