1. A type of rawhide consisting of untanned leather with a granular surface, traditionally made from horse, shark, or ray skin
   "Shagreen was often used to cover small decorative boxes"
    
2. The rough skin of various sharks and rays, often used as an abrasive or decorative material
   "The knife handle was wrapped in shagreen for a better grip"

Derived forms: shagreens

Encyclopedia: Shagreen