buckskin

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
  2. noun a soft yellowish suede leather originally from deerskin but now usually from sheepskin

Etymology

From Middle English bukskyn; equivalent to buck + skin.

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