suede

Meaning

Noun

A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

Adj

Made of suede.

Verb

1. To make (leather) into suede.
2. To finish (fabric) by abrasion, giving it a fibrous surface.

Synonyms

suede cloth

suede leather

shammy

chamois

mocha

napped leather

doeskin

deer skin

wash-leather

beaver

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/sweɪd/

Etymology

Borrowed from French gants de Suède (“gloves of Sweden”).