Meaning & use
Broadtail
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The fur of a very young or stillborn Karakul lamb, prized for its tight, flat, moiré-like curls; also, a sheep of this breed.
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The vintage coat was trimmed with broadtail fur.
Broadtail was once a staple of luxury fur fashion in the early 20th century.
A note on using this word
Broadtail differs from adult karakul (Persian lamb) fur in having a much flatter, more delicate curl pattern, which made it especially valuable in high fashion.
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