Meaning of astrakan | Babel Free

Definitions

1. astrakhan (closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.)
   masculine, neuter
2. astrakhan (cloth resembling the above mentioned fur, often made from wool and mohair and used for trimmings.)
   masculine, neuter
3. the apple cultivar Red Astrachan
   masculine, neuter

Examples

“høstfrak med astrakan krave er tilsalgs til høistbydende”

autumn coat with astrakhan collar is for sale to the highest bidder

“kantepels av astrakan”

edge coat of astrakhan

“de hvite Astrakan … har vært svært gode å spise i år, men de har den sørgelige vane å begynne å bli brune innenfra mens de er fine å se på”

the white Astrakhan ... have been very good to eat this year, but they have the unfortunate habit of starting to turn brown inside while they are nice to look at