astrakhan Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the fur of young lambs
  2. noun a city in southwestern Russia on the delta of the Volga River

WordNet


As`tra*khan" adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Astrakhan in Russia or its products; made of an Astrakhan skin. -- n. The skin of stillborn or young lambs of that region, the curled wool of which resembles fur.

Webster 1913