Definitions for: Karakul

[n] hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asia; lambs are valued for their soft curly black fur

Webster (1913) Definition: Ka`ra*kul", n. [Russ. karakul' curly fleece of Bokhara
and Khiva sheep.]
Astrakhan, esp. in fine grades. Cf. Caracul.

Synonyms: broadtail, caracul

See Also: domestic sheep, Ovis aries