mouton

[ moo-ton ]

noun

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

mouton

/ ˈmuːtɒn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouton¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouton¹

from French: sheep. See mutton

Example Sentences

Mouton, probably at Port Mouton; so named, according to Lescarbot, because a drowned sheep came ashore there.

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"This is the 'Mouton d'Or,'" said Aylward, as they pulled up their horses at a whitewashed straggling hostel.

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If Mouton comes here you will be sacrificed—you and all the Union men.

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But the heroine came too late, and the gallant Mouton expired.

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"I'll go along to Moie de Mouton and keep a look-out," I said.

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