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Karakul vs Astrakhan - What's the difference?

karakul | astrakhan |

As nouns the difference between karakul and astrakhan

is that karakul is a sheep of a central asian breed while astrakhan is closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from astrakhan.

karakul

English

Alternative forms

* caracul * qaraqul

Noun

(en noun)
  • A sheep of a Central Asian breed.
  • A type of hat made from the wool of these sheep.

    • astrakhan

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.
  • Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings.

    • Quotations

    * 1891 , : *: Heavy bands of astrakhan were slashed across the sleeves and fronts of his double-breasted coat.... * 1914 , : *: He was dressed in a long green overcoat with mock astrakhan cuffs and collar and wore on his head an oval fur cap. * 1924 , : *: He was dressed in uniform—a black uniform trimmed with gray astrakhan . * 1929 , , Penguin Books, paperback edition, page 33: *: Was the cavalry officer slim and elegant, and dressed in astrakhan ?