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shagreen

[ shuh-green ]

noun

  1. an untanned leather with a granular surface, prepared from the hide of a horse, shark, seal, etc.
  2. the rough skin of certain sharks, used as an abrasive.


adjective

  1. Also ²õ³ó²¹Â·²µ°ù±ð±ð²Ô±ð»å. resembling, covered with, or made of shagreen.

shagreen

/ ʃæˈɡ°ù¾±Ë²Ô /

noun

  1. the rough skin of certain sharks and rays, used as an abrasive
  2. a rough grainy leather made from certain animal hides
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of shagreen1

1605–15; < French chagrin, variant of sagrin < Turkish ²õ²¹ÄŸ°ùι rump, crupper
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of shagreen1

C17: from French chagrin, from Turkish ç²¹²µ°ù¾± rump; also associated through folk etymology with shag 1, green
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Her bathroom has a double-sink marble vanity, a round soaking tub, separate shower and a heated shagreen floor made from stingray skins.

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From faux fur to shagreen, texture and color have been spotted on items from benches to consoles.

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And the severe living room furniture that Frank made for the couple continues to inspire contemporary design; created from lush materials including shagreen and mica, the pieces combine geometric discipline with the mark of the artisan’s hand.

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Aerin makes a very fancy Jenga Set, the classic balancing game, with blocks made of beech, stored in a cream or brown shagreen box with brass detailing for $1,100.

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The Bay, from Los Angeles-based Made Goods, can be upholstered in a variety of fabrics — mohair, cotton velvet, shagreen — and colors, among them rosewater and turquoise.

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