noun

Morocco

muh-RO-koh

noun

A soft, fine-grained leather made from goatskin, traditionally used for bookbinding and shoes.

"The old Bible was bound in red morocco."

How to Use Morocco

Learner’s notes

In 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

Moroccos plural, moroccos plural

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The old Bible was bound in red _____.

Named after the country of Morocco, where this leather-making technique was historically associated.

Rocco