Persian lamb
Persian lamb
nounDefinition of PERSIAN LAMB
1
: a pelt that is obtained from a newborn karakul lamb slightly older than those yielding broadtail and that is characterized by very silky tightly curled glossy fur
2
: the young of the karakul sheep that furnishes skins used in furriery
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First Known Use of PERSIAN LAMB
1889
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