Definition

Made from or having the qualities of leather, often used to describe items like clothing or accessories.

Example

She wore a leathern jacket that looked stylish and durable.

Conversation

I just got a new jacket that’s made of leathern material.

That sounds really cool! I love that look.

Yeah, it's so soft and comfortable to wear.

I bet it will last a long time since it's leathern.

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Root Explanation

Leathern is derived from "leather" (from Old English *leðer*, meaning animal hide or skin) and the suffix "-en" (meaning made of or pertaining to). The word "leathern" refers to something that is made of or related to leather.

Memory Tip

Think of 'leather' as the material and '-en' indicating that something is made of that material. So, leathern means something that is made of leather.

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