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top-grain leather

nounmasculine/kɐbɨˈdaɫ/low

ca·be·dal

Definitions

1High-quality leather, especially used in fine leather goods.
The bag is made from genuine top-grain leather.
This artisan only works with the finest leather.
Common collocations
genuine leatherfine leatherleather goods
2(Figurative) The stock of knowledge, resources, or capabilities possessed by someone.
He has a vast stock of knowledge on the subject.
The project requires considerable financial resources.
Common collocations
intellectual resourcesfinancial resourcescultural capital

Etymology

Do árabe 'kabidat' (cabeça de gado), por via do latim 'capitale'.

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