astrakhan

UK
/ˈæstrəkən/
US
/ˈæstrəkən/

Translations

astrakhannoun
astrakhans
pl
The coat was made of astrakhan.
Пальто было сделано из каракуля.
Additional translations
астраханский мех
астраханская шуба
astrakhanadjective
more astrakhan
Comp.
most astrakhan
Super.
UK
/ˈæstrəkən/
US
/ˈæstrəkən/
Used attributively to describe garments or material made of or resembling astrakhan fur.

Definitions

astrakhannoun
A type of curly, wavy fur that comes from the karakul lamb, often used in clothing and accessories.
She wore a luxurious coat made of astrakhan to the winter gala.
A heavy knitted or woven fabric with a curled nap that imitates astrakhan fur.
The coat was made from a deep-blue astrakhan that felt luxuriously warm.
A garment, especially a coat, made from astrakhan fur or its imitation fabric.
She stored her black astrakhan in a cedar wardrobe during the summer.
astrakhanadjective
Made of, trimmed with, or resembling astrakhan fur or fabric.
He wore an astrakhan collar that shielded his neck from the icy wind.