Definition of MOROCCO

morocco

Meanings

Plural: moroccos

Noun

  • a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
  • a soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc.
  • A soft leather, made from goatskin, used especially in bookbinding.
  • A sheepskin leather in imitation of this.
  • A very strong ale, anciently brewed in Cumberland.

Origin / Etymology

From the country name of Morocco, from which this leather was originally imported. Compare maroquin.

Synonyms

Al-Magrib, Kingdom of Morocco, Maroc, maroquin, Marruecos, morocco leather

Scrabble Score: 13

morocco is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
morocco is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
morocco is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

morocco is a valid Words With Friends word