shagreen
noun
- rawhide with a rough, granular surface, made from the skin of the horse, seal, etc.
- the hard, rough skin of the shark or dogfish, used as a polisher
See shagreen in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(shə-grēnˈ)
noun- The rough hide of a shark or ray, covered with numerous bony denticles and used as an abrasive and as leather.
- An untanned leather with a granular surface that is often dyed green.
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