astrakhan

noun, often capitalized

as·tra·khan | \ˈas-trə-kən,

-ˌkan\

Definition of astrakhan

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : karakul of Russian origin

2 : a cloth with a usually wool, curled, and looped pile resembling karakul

Astrakhan

geographical name

As·tra·khan | \ˈa-strə-ˌkan,

-kən\

Definition of Astrakhan (Entry 2 of 2)

city in Russia in Europe on the Volga River at the head of its delta population 512,000

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There was also plenty of leopard, Dalmatian dots, and a mock astrakhan print in the lineup. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "10 Key Things to Know From Riccardo Tisci’s 134-Look Burberry Debut," 17 Sep. 2018

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astrakhan

noun

English Language Learners Definition of astrakhan

: a type of curly black fur that comes from a young sheep; also : a cloth that resembles such fur

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