astrakhan

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English - Turkish
karakul
karagül
astragan
karagülün kürkü
yeni dogmuş kuzunun postu
(isim) astragan

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imitation astrakhan
astragan taklidi
English - English
astrakhan fleece
a Tatar city and region in Russia, located on the Volga River, conquered by Ivan the Terrible in 1556
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
{i} port city in southeast Russia
a thick woven or knitted cloth with a surface of loops or curls which imitates the coat of an Astrakhan lamb
Astrakhan is black or grey curly fur from the skins of lambs. It is used for making coats and hats. a coat with astrakhan collar. curly black or grey fur used for making coats and hats (Astrakhan city in Russia). City (pop., 2001 est.: 479,700), southwestern Russia. It is situated on several islands in the delta of the Volga River. It was the capital of a Tatar khanate that became independent of the Golden Horde in the 13th century, and its location on caravan and water routes made it a trading centre. Ivan IV (the Terrible) conquered Astrakhan in 1556, giving Russia control of the Volga. The Turks burned the city in 1569. It served as the base for the campaign of Peter I (the Great) against Persia and was given special trade privileges by Catherine II. Sites of interest include a fortress and a cathedral
the fur of young lambs
{i} curly fur of Karakul lambs (from central Asia); woolen cloth resembling the fur of Karakul lambs
Of or pertaining to Astrakhan in Russia or its products; made of an Astrakhan skin
a cloth with a usually wool, curled, and looped pile resembling karakul, namely the tightly curled glossy coat of the newborn lamb of a breed of hardy fat-tailed sheep from Uzbekistan with a narrow body and coarse wiry fur Poor grades often have cotton warp or back Good grades woven with a pile weave and cut Cheap grades are knitted Resembles astrakhan fur Deep pile with curled loops Durable and warm
Fibre: Wool Sometimes made with a mohair warp to add lustre and curl to the surface Poor grades often have cotton warp or back Fur: Luxuriant fur, curly and wavy Most popular shade is brown It is a caraculs lambskin forms the Astrakhan section of Russia Weave: Good grades woven with a pile weave and cut Cheap grades are knitted Characteristics: Resembles astrakhan fur Deep pile with curled loops Durable and warm Uses: Coats, cloaks, trimmings and accessories
a city in southwestern Russia on the delta of the Volga River
The skin of stillborn or young lambs of that region, the curled wool of which resembles fur
cloth resembling the above mentioned fur
a city in southwestern Russia on the delta of the Volga River the fur of young lambs
astrakhan

    Hyphenation

    As·tra·khan

    Turkish pronunciation

    ästrıkän

    Pronunciation

    /ˈastrəkän/ /ˈæstrəkɑːn/

    Etymology

    [ 'as-tr&-k&n, -"kan ] (noun.) 1766. Named from the Central-Asian city and region Astrakhan.
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