karakul

karakul Definition

kara·kul (kar′ə kul′, -kəl)

noun

any of a breed of medium-sized sheep native to central Asia, having long, drooping ears, long legs, and a broad, fat tail
the tightly curled, lustrous fur made from the fleece of its newborn lambs: in this sense commonly sp. caracul

Etymology: Russ, astrakhan < Turkic qara köl, lit., dark lake: common place name in central Asia

karakul Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

sheep: In Afghanistan, karakul sheep are now raised to produce lambs for the high-end market in Persian lamb coats and hats.

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