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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