# astrakhan

> English word · Noun · IPA /æstɹəˈkæn/ · frequency rank #77,428

## Definitions
1. Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.
2. Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings.

## Etymology
Named after the city of Astrakhan in Southern Russia.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/astrakhan