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Morocco
muh-RO-koh
Morocco (noun) means a soft, fine-grained leather made from goatskin, traditionally used for bookbinding and shoes. Example: “The old Bible was bound in red morocco.”
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A soft, fine-grained leather made from goatskin, traditionally used for bookbinding and shoes.
"Piers put the letter in an envelope and slipped it into a green morocco-covered volume on the window seat – his sister's diary."
— Lawrence Durrell, Monsieur (1974)
"The old Bible was bound in red morocco."
How to use Morocco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a common noun (lowercase), it refers to the leather, not the country.
Common mistake
Capitalized "Morocco" is the country in North Africa; lowercase "morocco" is the leather.
Common pairings
bound in morocco
morocco leather
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- Moroccos
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Etymology
Named after the country of Morocco, where this leather-making technique was historically associated.
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What does “Morocco” mean?
The word “Morocco” means a soft, fine-grained leather made from goatskin, traditionally used for bookbinding and shoes. In plain terms, as a common noun (lowercase), it refers to the leather, not the country.
How do you pronounce “Morocco”?
“Morocco” is pronounced muh-RO-koh (/məˈɹɒkəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Morocco” in a sentence?
Here is “Morocco” used in a sentence: “The old Bible was bound in red morocco.”
What part of speech is “Morocco”?
“Morocco” is a noun.
Is “Morocco” a common word?
“Morocco” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is Morocco leather used for?
Morocco leather is a soft, fine-grained leather made from goatskin, traditionally used for bookbinding and shoes, valued for its texture and durability in fine craftsmanship.
Why is Morocco leather capitalized?
Morocco leather is capitalized because the term derives from the country name, reflecting its historical association with leather production and trade linked to that region.
Is Morocco leather the same as ordinary leather?
Morocco leather is a specific type of leather made from goatskin with a fine grain, distinguishing it from leather made from other animal hides, and it has traditionally been prized for bookbinding and shoemaking rather than general use.
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