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noun lamb·skin \ ˈlam-ˌskin \

Definition of lambskin

:a lamb's skin or a small fine-grade sheepskin or the leather made from either; specifically :such a skin dressed with the wool on and used especially for winter clothing

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But all of them must bow to this innovative lambskin.

— the editors of gq style, GQ, "The 10 Flyest Designer Pieces of the Season," 28 Aug. 2017
Gisele jumping for joy in luxe shearling and Lauren Hutton accessorizing lambskin with bunny ears.

— Vogue, "How Lauren Hutton, Gisele Bündchen, Natalie Portman, and Co. Wore Hermès by Martin Margiela," 21 Aug. 2017
The draft ordinance, sponsored by Councilman Kriss Worthington, passed on a first reading at the March 28 council meeting with some amendments, including removing cowhide with hair, and sheep- or lambskin with fleece, from the definition of fur.

— tom lochner, The Mercury News, "Berkeley a step away from ban on sale of animal fur apparel," 7 Apr. 2017
Alpha Industries is shoring up its dominance of the bomber jacket trend with an MA-1 in imposing (but touchably soft) black lambskin.

— miles raymer, Esquire, "How to Dress for the Future—No Jetpack Required," 28 Mar. 2017
FacebookTwitterPinterest Read moreRead less1/28| ©CHANEL Chanel lambskin clutch, $1,275, chanel.com.For details, go to VF.com/Credits.

— vanity fair, Vanities, "The Shades, Shoes, and Sandals to Put the Spring Back In Your Step," 21 Mar. 2017
FacebookTwitterPinterest Read moreRead less1/28| ©CHANEL Chanel lambskin clutch, $1,275, chanel.com.For details, go to VF.com/Credits.

— vanity fair, Vanities, "The Shades, Shoes, and Sandals to Put the Spring Back In Your Step," 21 Mar. 2017
Our auctions have included Limited Edition quilted bicycles, Surfboards, an acoustic guitar with a lambskin quilted case, snow ski's and of course, their renowned jewelry.

— emily selter, Town & Country, "How to Buy—or Sell—a Chanel Handbag at Auction," 30 Jan. 2017
Thanks to nearly air-tight lambskin ear pads that fit comfortably around the ears, the headphones really lock in sound and keep ambient noise out.

— tim moynihan, WIRED, "These Office-Friendly Headphones Go Up to 11 Without Leaking Sound," 6 May 2014

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