noun.
Closely-curled black or greyfleece of very young karakullambs from Astrakhan.
noun.Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings.
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noun.
a city in southwestern Russia on the delta of the Volga River
noun.
the fur of young lambs
Word Usage
"Mr. Josse looked to the long, lean silhouettes of the early 19th century for inspiration and delivered a nuanced collection in dusty-hued silks, velvets, astrakhan and feathers."