broadtail

[ brawd-teyl ]

noun

1. the wavy, moirélike fur or pelt of a young or stillborn Karakul lamb. Compare Karakul ( def 1 ), Persian lamb ( def 2 ).

broadtail

/ ˈbrɔːdˌteɪl /

noun

1. the highly valued black wavy fur obtained from the skins of newly born karakul lambs; caracul
2. another name for karakul

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadtail¹

First recorded in 1890–95; broad + tail ¹

Example Sentences

Thus did he return eight years and one brand since he first tried to conquer the industry with skintight leather, bugle beads, broadtail and go-karts, only to retreat after two seasons.

From New York Times

But he still expected to sell lighter mink and broadtail coats.

From New York Times

But he upped the opulence factor with jewelry-inspired beading, sequins and furs -- chinchilla, sable, broadtail and fox -- dyed in tones of blues, red, pink and emerald.

From Reuters

The youngest, known as “broadtails,” are killed when a few days old, but for the well-developed curly fur, the lambs must be six or seven weeks old.

From Project Gutenberg

Too busy with black broadtail to the ankle, black suede to the knee and mocha-colored silk satin up the thigh.

From Seattle Times