Persian lamb
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Persian lamb

noun

Definition 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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