astrakhan

== English == === Etymology === Named after the city of Astrakhan in Southern Russia. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /æstɹəˈkæn/ === Noun === astrakhan (countable and uncountable, plural astrakhans) Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan. Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings. ==== Derived terms ==== astrakhaned ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== karakul === Anagrams === nakshatra