coriace

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin coriaceus, a derivative of corium (→ French cuir (“leather”)). Doublet of cuirasse.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /kɔ.ʁjas/

Adjective

coriace (plural coriaces)

tough, leathery
(figuratively) tough, rugged

Derived terms

coriacement

Further reading

“coriace” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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