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    Coria (en. Coria)

    /'ko.ɾja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Dermal layer of animals, especially livestock, used to make leather.
    Cowhide is highly valued in the footwear industry.
    La coria de vaca es muy apreciada en la industria del calzado.
    Material obtained from the skin of certain animals, treated for use.
    Sheep hide is frequently used for making coats.
    La coria de oveja se utiliza frecuentemente para la confección de abrigos.
    Body of tissue that is part of the epidermis in living beings.
    The coria is essential for protecting internal organs.
    La coria es fundamental para la protección de los órganos internos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'corium', meaning skin or leather.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cowhide
    Cowhide used to make leather.
    coria de vaca
    goat hide
    Goat skin used in various fashion products.
    coria de cabra
    synthetic leather
    Material made of plastic that mimics natural leather.
    coria sintética

    Related Words

    leather
    Material obtained from the skin of animals, especially treated.
    cuero
    skin
    Outer layer that covers the body of animals.
    piel
    tannic
    Related to tannic acid, used in the tanning of skins.
    tannic

    Slang Meanings

    In fashion slang, it refers to low-quality leather products.
    That jacket is pure coria, it's not worth what it costs.
    Esa chaqueta es pura coria, no vale lo que cuesta.
    Used to describe someone who is very sensitive or easily offended.
    Don't be coria! It was just a joke.
    ¡No seas coria! Solo era una broma.