Persian lamb

noun

1. the young lamb of the Karakul sheep.
2. the lustrous, tightly curled fur of this animal, used to make coats and hats and as a trimming on various kinds of apparel and accessories.

Persian lamb

noun

1. a black loosely curled fur obtained from the skin of the karakul lamb
2. a karakul lamb

Word History and Origins

Origin of Persian lamb¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

He was about a nickel's worth of near-man with Persian-lamb whiskers and the disposition of a pint of modified milk.

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