karakul

• Nom désignant une race de moutons rustiques à laine grossière originaire d'Asie centrale, dont les agneaux sont prisés pour leur fourrure noire, douce et bouclée.

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

1. C1formal

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

   Karakul (race ovine)

   • 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.

2. Fur or peltC1formal

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

   Fourrure de karakul

   • 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.

   Synonymesastrakhanbroadtail