astrakhan

Definition

Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.

Etymology

Named after the city of Astrakhan in Southern Russia.

Example Sentences

• "Our new acquaintance very deliberately coiled up the tube of his hookah, and produced from behind a curtain a very long befrogged topcoat with Astrakhan collar and cuffs."
• "Heavy bands of astrakhan were slashed across the sleeves and fronts of his double-breasted coat […]"
• "He was dressed in a long green overcoat with mock astrakhan cuffs and collar and wore on his head an oval fur cap."

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