patent leather

Questions

What does patent leather mean?

Leather that has been given a high-gloss, shiny finish.

Where does patent leather come from?

So named because the category began with patented formulations for tanning and finishing; for more, see Wikipedia at patent leather § History.

How to pronounce patent leather

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