Buckskin
(noun)
- A soft, durable leather made from the skin of a male deer (buck) that is tanned using the brain or liver of the animal as the tanning agent.
- Clothing made from this type of leather.
Origin:
Buckskin is a term used to describe a type of soft, durable leather made from the skin of a male deer (buck) that is tanned using the brain or liver of the animal as the tanning agent. the term buckskin is also used to describe clothing made from this type of leather.
Examples:
- He wore a buckskin jacket on his hunting trip.
- The buckskin pants were made from the skin of a deer.
- The buckskin boots were comfortable and durable.
- The Native Americans used buckskin for clothing and shelter.
- The antique buckskin saddle was a beautiful and valuable piece.