caracul

noun

car·​a·​cul ˈker-ə-kəl How to pronounce caracul (audio)
ˈka-rə-
: the pelt of a karakul lamb after the curl begins to loosen

Word History

Etymology

alteration of karakul

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caracul was in 1894

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Cite this Entry

“Caracul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caracul. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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