astrakhan

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.
  2. (countable, uncountable) Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings.

Synonyms

Persian lamb

karakul cloth

curl-pile fabric

Translations

astrakan

astragan

astracã

caracul

astrakán

astracan

karagülün kürkü

Persianer

astrakhan

Pronounced as (IPA)
/æstɹəˈkæn/
Etymology

Named after the city of Astrakhan in Southern Russia.

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