shagreen

shagreen Definition

sha·green (s̸hə grēn′)

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

Etymology: altered (as if from shag & green) < Fr chagrin < Turk sağrı, horse's back, hide from this area

shagreen Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

case: But how I envied them their jade cigarette holders and little jeweled or shagreen cigarette cases and lighters.

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