LEATHERY

coriaceous, leathered, leatherlike, leathery

(adjective) resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

leathery (comparative more leathery or leatherier, superlative most leathery or leatheriest)

Having the consistency, feel, or texture of leather.

Source: Wiktionary


Leath"er*y, a.

Definition: Resembling leather in appearance or consistence; tough. "A leathery skin." Grew.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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