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broadtail

American  
[brawd-teyl] / ˈbrɔdˌteɪl /

noun

  1. the wavy, moirélike fur or pelt of a young or stillborn Karakul lamb.


broadtail British  
/ ˈbrɔːdˌteɪl /

noun

  1. the highly valued black wavy fur obtained from the skins of newly born karakul lambs; caracul

  2. another name for karakul

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Etymology

Origin of broadtail

First recorded in 1890–95; broad + tail 1

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

But he still expected to sell lighter mink and broadtail coats.

From New York Times

But he upped the opulence factor with jewelry-inspired beading, sequins and furs -- chinchilla, sable, broadtail and fox -- dyed in tones of blues, red, pink and emerald.

From Reuters

The youngest, known as “broadtails,” are killed when a few days old, but for the well-developed curly fur, the lambs must be six or seven weeks old.

From Project Gutenberg

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