saddle leather

noun

: leather made of cowhide that is usually tanned with vegetable tannins and is used especially for saddlery
also : smooth polished leather simulating this

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The 2021 has aromas of cigar box, saddle leather, red cherry, and a touch of star anise. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024 As for the interior, it’s adorned with supple saddle leather upholstery in a rich toffee finish. Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saddle leather was in 1771

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“Saddle leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saddle%20leather. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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