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astrakhan

Syllabification: (as·tra·khan)
Pronunciation: /ˈastrəkən, -ˌkan/

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Definition of astrakhan

noun

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

Origin:

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

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