Associations to the word «Astrakhan»

Wiktionary

ASTRAKHAN, noun. Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.
ASTRAKHAN, noun. Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings.
ASTRAKHAN, proper noun. A city in Russia, located on the Volga River.
ASTRAKHAN, proper noun. (archaic) astrakhan fleece

Dictionary definition

ASTRAKHAN, noun. The fur of young lambs.
ASTRAKHAN, noun. A city in southwestern Russia on the delta of the Volga River.

Wise words

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