morocco

/mə'rɔkou/
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morocco

A craftsman uses morocco leather to bind a book.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of leather: A soft, pebble-grained leather traditionally made from goatskin, often used for high-quality shoes, book bindings, and other luxury goods.
    • A country: A kingdom (a constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa, officially named the Kingdom of Morocco, with a predominantly Muslim population; it gained independence from France in 1956.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Leather):

    • The elegant journal was bound in fine red morocco.
    • These classic loafers are made from genuine morocco.
  • Noun (Country):

    • We traveled through Morocco last summer, visiting Marrakesh and Fez.
    • Morocco is known for its rich history and vibrant culture.
Advanced Usage
  • "Levant morocco": A specific, high-quality type of morocco leather with a pronounced grain, historically used for bookbinding.
    • The rare first edition was bound in levant morocco.
Variants and Related Words
  • Moroccan (adjective): Of or relating to the country of Morocco or its culture.
    • We enjoyed a traditional Moroccan meal.
  • Moroccan (noun): A native or inhabitant of Morocco.
    • He is a Moroccan from Casablanca.
Synonyms
  • For the leather: Goatskin leather, pebble-grained leather.
  • For the country: Kingdom of Morocco, Al-Mamlakah al-Maghribiyah (official Arabic name).
Related Phrases
  • Phrasal verbs are not typically associated with the noun "morocco."
Related Idioms
  • Idioms are not commonly formed with the proper noun "Morocco."
morocco

A craftsman uses morocco leather to bind a book.

Noun
  1. a soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc.
  2. a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956