astrakhan
Meanings
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.
name
- An oblast of Russia. Seat: Astrakhan.
- A city, the administrative center of Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, located on the Volga River
- A steppe in Russia, part of the Eurasian Steppes
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of astrakhan.
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Etymology
Named after the city of Astrakhan in Southern Russia.
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