Definition of Astrakhan

1. Noun. The fur of young lambs.

Generic synonyms: Fur, Pelt

2. Noun. A city in southwestern Russia on the delta of the Volga River.
Generic synonyms: City, Metropolis, Urban Center
Group relationships: Russia, Russian Federation

Definition of Astrakhan

1. a. Of or pertaining to Astrakhan in Russia or its products; made of an Astrakhan skin.

Definition of Astrakhan

1. Proper noun. A city in Russia, located on the Volga River. ¹

2. Proper noun. (archaic) astrakhan fleece ¹

3. Noun. Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan. ¹

4. Noun. Cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Astrakhan

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Astrakhan

1. Of or pertaining to Astrakhan in Russia or its products; made of an Astrakhan skin. The skin of stillborn or young lambs of that region, the curled wool of which resembles fur. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Astrakhan

astragal
astragalar
astragalectomy
astragali
astragalocalcaneal
astragalocalcanean
astragalofibular
astragaloid
astragalomancy
astragaloscaphoid
astragalotibial
astragals
astragalus
astragyromancy
astrakanite
astrakhan
astrakhans
astral
astral fibres
astral plane
astrally
astrals
astrand
astrantia
astrantias
astraphobia
astraphobic
astrapophobia
astrapothere
astrapotheres

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