astrakhan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.
  2. Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings.
name
  1. An oblast of Russia. Seat: Astrakhan.
  2. A city, the administrative center of Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, located on the Volga River
  3. A steppe in Russia, part of the Eurasian Steppes
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of astrakhan.

Pronunciation

/æstɹəˈkæn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Eleanorrrrrrrrrr-astrakhan.wav /ˈæstɹəkɑːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Astrakhan.wav

Word forms

astrakhan astrakhans

Etymology

Named after the city of Astrakhan in Southern Russia.

Related words

karakul Astrakhan Oblast Astrakhan Okrug Astrakhan Steppe

Derived words

astrakhaned Astrakhan fever Astrakhan Oblast Astrakhan Okrug Astrakhan Steppe
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