mouton

American

[moo-ton] / ˈmu tɒn /

noun

sheepskin that has been processed to resemble another fur, especially seal or beaver.

mouton British

/ ˈmuːtɒn /

noun

sheepskin processed to resemble the fur of another animal, esp beaver or seal

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Etymology

Origin of mouton

1940–45; < French: sheep, sheepskin; mutton ¹

Example Sentences

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I hope you're a fan of mouton, because that's all we've got.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2013

Miss Kung Pu-sheng, third in the delegation's rank, wore two orchids on her mouton coat.

From Time Magazine Archive

A not unconsiderable factor: mouton has held up in price.

From Time Magazine Archive

The average price of popular mouton coats, made of processed sheepskin, $333 one year ago, has declined to $256 now.

From Time Magazine Archive

And here is a fresh-coloured young man, with whiskers � la c�telette de mouton, who thinks he was born to be her pilot, and to navigate her into a peaceful haven.

From Vixen, Volume II. by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

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