broadtail

noun

broad·​tail ˈbrȯd-ˌtāl How to pronounce broadtail (audio)
1
2
: the pelt of a premature or newborn Karakul lamb having a flat and wavy appearance resembling moiré silk compare karakul sense 2, persian lamb sense 1

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of broadtail was in 1892

Dictionary Entries Near broadtail

Cite this Entry

“Broadtail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broadtail. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!