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persian lamb

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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.

Origin:
1885–90
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Persian lamb  
n.  
  1. The lamb of the karakul sheep of Asia.

  2. The pelt of a Persian lamb, having glossy, tightly curled fur.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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