leathery

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English

Etymology

From leather +‎ -y.

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Adjective

leathery (comparative more leathery or leatherier, superlative most leathery or leatheriest)

  1. Having the consistency, feel, or texture of leather.
    The beef jerky was tough and leathery.

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