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    Cuir (en. Leather)

    /kɥiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Material used for making fashion items.
    He is wearing a leather jacket.
    Il porte une veste en cuir.
    Animal skin, especially when treated.
    Cowhide is very durable.
    Le cuir de vache est très résistant.

    Etymology

    The word 'cuir' comes from the Latin 'coriu(m)', which also refers to tanned skin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scalp
    system of skin on the head covering the hair.
    cuir chevelu
    salmon leather
    leather made from salmon skin.
    cuir de saumon

    Related Words

    armored
    Related to the cuirass, a leather armor.
    cuirassé
    marine leather
    Weak leather that comes from fish.
    cuir marin

    Slang Meanings

    Leather in the context of the fashion world.
    He has a very leather style.
    Il a un style très cuir.
    Leather to refer to a person who loves leather clothing.
    She is really a leather addict.
    Elle est vraiment une cuir addict.