shagreen

/ʃəˈɡriːn/
noun
  1. A type of rough, grainy leather made from the skin of a shark or ray, or a similar artificial material.
    • The antique box was covered in green shagreen.
    • The craftsman used shagreen to give the furniture an exotic look.
    • She admired the unique texture of the shagreen on the jewelry case.
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