1. The curled fur of young karakul lambs, used to make coats and hats.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the city of Astrakhan, Russia, where the fur was historically traded.
2. A coat or garment made from astrakhan fur.

Examples

• She wore a luxurious astrakhan coat to the winter gala.
• The astrakhan fur was prized for its soft, curly texture.
• His grandmother owned an astrakhan hat that had been in the family for decades.
• The boutique specialized in high-end astrakhan garments.
• Astrakhan was once a major export from Russia to Europe.