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karakul

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Definition of karakul

as in sheep

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Recent Examples of karakul In their place are elderly, ultra-Orthodox Jews wearing black overcoats and fedoras; south and central Asians with traditional karakul hats; and gaggles of merchants shouting in languages from across the world. — Barak Richman, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2020 Most fur-bearing animals have never been domesticated, which makes raising a fox for the trim of a parka inherently crueler than aborting a karakul lamb for a wool cap, animal rights activists say. — Glendale News-Press, 29 Aug. 2019

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Most were built higher into livestock fences only in the last decades of the 18th and early decades of the 19th centuries, when sheep farming became the dominant form of agriculture in New England.

— Matt Seaton, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
While exploring the island for food, the men were trapped in Polyphemus’ cave with the cyclops’ herd of sheep.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

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The crossover sandals are made from a smooth, soft-to-the-touch Italian sheepskin leather, while a cushioned OrthoLite footbed provides all-day comfort.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026

Definition of sheepskin

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Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.

— Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Definition of deerskin

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The sleek style is made from top-grain Italian leather and is available in black, cognac, or mink.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Arthur Labellman, 81, ran the shop started by his grandfather in 1919 for more than 50 years, selling mink coats and other products at the height of downtown’s retail era.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of mink

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The collection presented by creative director Michael Rider included a reinvention of Reebok‘s Freestyle sneaker, showcasing it in distressed lambskin leather in colorways included white, dark brown and black.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Cardi, who is already the owner of an impressive Birkin collection by Hermès, started her haul by showcasing her new lambskin Chanel 25 Mini Handbag from the Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Definition of lambskin

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The land, however, in the time of the child with the sealskin shoes, is very different from Tomás’s day.

— Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Wool was sent to Britain in commercial quantities from 1821, although until 1834 the products of the fisheries, whale oil, and sealskins formed the principal exports.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of sealskin

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Made in Italy, these iconic slip-on loafers feature a soft calfskin upper with a classic penny bar mid-foot, and an embossed Tod’s monogram on the tongue.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
The Avenger Automatic 42 pairs a blue dial with a stainless-steel case and a blue calfskin leather strap accented with red stitching.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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