broadtail
Americannoun
noun
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the highly valued black wavy fur obtained from the skins of newly born karakul lambs; caracul
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another name for karakul
Etymology
Origin of broadtail
Example Sentences
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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 ● Mar. 3, 2020
The modern interpretations included a snow mink mounted jacket, a pink quilted broadtail - with fur epaulettes! - and a mink-and-wool wrap coat.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2011
Notable this season: a black Russian broadtail skirt and matching jacket worn by Zsa Zsa Gabor and a broadtail curve-hugging evening dress with a swallowtail train worn by Marlene Dietrich, both designed by Maximilian.
From Time Magazine Archive
His showstopper is a black broadtail coat that is full of holes.
From Time Magazine Archive
A woman with a broadtail coat, a heavy lace veil, pearl earrings, and a close black hat entered the restaurant.
From Main Street by Lewis, Sinclair
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