nubuck

English

Etymology

Perhaps from new and buck (as in buckskin).

Noun

nubuck (countable and uncountable, plural nubucks)

1. A type of brushed, soft calf leather, similar to suede. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability.

Translations

type of brushed leather

• French: nubuck (fr) m
• German: Nubuk (de) n, Nubukleder n
• Italian: nabuk (it) m
• Spanish: nabuk