broadtail

American  

[brawd-teyl] / ˈbrɔdˌteɪl /

noun

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

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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

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

Now he has produced his first collection of clothes, including Levi-inspired pants suits in broadtail and patchwork explosions of pure color, designed so that individual pieces can be combined in any number of ways.

From Time Magazine Archive

Pontiac showed off a streamlined version of a landau, with pink leather seats and ceiling lining and a carpet of black broadtail.

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