Cowhide Meaning in English
word
ˈkaʊˌhaɪd
KOW-hyde
kˈaʊhaɪd
kow-HYDE
Definition
The skin of a cow, used especially as leather for making shoes, bags, furniture, and other products.
Usage & Nuances
"Cowhide" usually refers to tanned cow skin used as leather. Often found in furniture, rugs, or accessories. The word is formal in product descriptions; don't confuse with general "leather" (could be other animals). Not used for meat or food.
Spanish: cuero de vaca - piel de vacaPortuguese (BR): couro de vaca - pele de vacaPortuguese (PT): couro de vaca - pele de vacaChinese (Simplified): 牛皮Chinese (Traditional): 牛皮Hindi: गाय की खालArabic: جلد البقرBengali: গরুর চামড়াRussian: коровья шкураJapanese: 牛革Vietnamese: da bòKorean: 소가죽Turkish: sığır derisiUrdu: گائے کی کھالIndonesian: da bò
Example Sentences
This chair is made from cowhide.
basic
A cowhide rug is soft and durable.
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He bought a belt made of cowhide.
basic
The cowhide on this sofa gives it a rustic look.
natural
My wallet is real cowhide, not synthetic.
natural
They decorated the room with a large cowhide draped over the floor.
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