mouton

[ moo-ton ]

noun

1. sheepskin that has been processed to resemble another fur, especially seal or beaver.

mouton

/ ˈmuːtɒn /

noun

1. sheepskin processed to resemble the fur of another animal, esp beaver or seal

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouton¹

1940–45; < French: sheep, sheepskin; mutton ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouton¹

from French: sheep. See mutton

Example Sentences

Both the coins issued by him are copied directly from French types——his real au lion from the French �cu of Philip IV., and his mouton d'or from the French coin of the same name.

From Project Gutenberg

“Homme au mouton,” a steel cutout with black crayon, effectively conjured the image of a man carrying a sheep on his shoulders.

From New York Times

"Your moutons are causing you trouble," he laughed.

From Project Gutenberg

The dress of the lady was black silk, sleeves "à la mouton," and a collar of muslin with a deep frill that reached nearly to the elbows.

From Project Gutenberg

But in the meantime you have got to change the German wolf into the petit mouton.

From Project Gutenberg