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MAROQUIN
Etymology
Noun
maroquin (countable and uncountable, plural maroquins)
(somewhat dated) leather made from goatskin
Usage notes
Somewhat refined or dated: the Anglicized morocco leather or simply morocco is often used instead.
Synonyms
• (goatskin leather): morocco leather, morocco
Source: Wiktionary
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