karakul

A noun referring to a hardy breed of coarse-haired sheep from Central Asia, whose lambs are valued for their soft, curly black fur.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine robuste Rasse grobwolliger Schafe aus Zentralasien bezeichnet, deren Lämmer wegen ihres weichen, gelockten schwarzen Fells geschätzt werden; auch das Fell bzw. Leder dieser Lämmer.

1. Breed of sheep C1 formal

   A hardy breed of sheep from Central Asia, known for its coarse hair and the soft, curly black fur of its lambs.

   • The karakul sheep is well-adapted to the harsh climates of Central Asia.
   • Farmers raise karakul primarily for their lambs' valuable pelts.
   • The karakul breed has been herded for centuries in its native region.

   🇩🇪Schafrasse

2. Fur or pelt C1 formal

   The soft, curly black fur obtained from newborn karakul lambs, often used in clothing and hats.

   • The hat was made from genuine karakul fur.
   • Karakul pelts are prized for their distinctive tight curls.
   • She wore a coat trimmed with karakul wool.

   🇩🇪Karakul

   Synonyme: astrakhanbroadtail

• karakuls plural form
• karakuls' possessive plural form
• karakul's possessive singular form