alcantara

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English

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Etymology

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Probably derived from Italian Alcantara (river in Italy) or possibly Spanish Alcántara, both from Arabic اَلْقَنْطَرَة (al-qanṭara, the bridge). The reason for the derivation is unknown.

Noun

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alcantara (uncountable)

  1. A suede-like synthetic textile, composed of polyester and polyurethane.
    • 2017 July 24, “Limited edition celebrates 40 years of 7 Series”, in IOL[1]:
      The interior is trimmed in soft merino leather, in either off-white and brown or off-white and black, with hand-woven off-white piping and an alcantara synthetic suede head liner in off-white.

Usage notes

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