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. See karakul
   another name for karakul

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadtail¹

First recorded in 1890–95; broad + tail ¹

Example Sentences

The Tartar sheep, called also Shanghae and Broadtail, is a recently-imported breed, of great promise for mutton.

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A woman with a broadtail coat, a heavy lace veil, pearl earrings, and a close black hat entered the restaurant.

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So why not make hat of skin of broadtail, should I catch him in Teivi?

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So, why not make hat of skin of broadtail, should I catch him in Teivi?

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