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astrakhan

Pronunciation: /ˌastrəˈkan/

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Definition of astrakhan

noun

[mass noun]
  • the dark curly fleece of young karakul lambs from central Asia: [as modifier]:an astrakhan collar
  • a fabric imitating astrakhan.

Origin:

mid 18th century: named after the city of Astrakhan, from which the fleeces were exported

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