astrakhan

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uncountable noun astrakhan Astrakhan is black or grey curly fur from the skins of lambs. It is used for making coats and hats. 3
noun astrakhan a fur, usually black or grey, made of the closely curled wool of lambs from Astrakhan 3
noun astrakhan a cloth with curled pile resembling this 3
noun astrakhan made of such fur or cloth 3
noun astrakhan a city in SE Russia, on the delta of the Volga River, 21 m (70 ft) below sea level. Pop: 507 000 (2005 est) 3
noun astrakhan city & port in SW Russia, on the Volga River delta near the Caspian Sea: pop. 512,000 3

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70

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