Persian lamb
- noun
- /ˈpɜrʒən læm/
:
cordero persa
- She wore a luxurious Persian lamb coat that kept her warm in the winter.
- Persian lamb coat
Examples
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Am I wrong, or is she the last woman in America who still owns a Persian lamb coat?
Fiction book (1996) -
Marlise is struck by the disquieting fact that his undyed hair would look like her Persian-lamb cape.
Fiction book (1998) -
Oh, Juanito, could it be a Persian lamb coat?
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Marlise tosses an antique black Persian-lamb cape over her sweater and skirt.
Fiction book (1998) -
The fashion designer showcased a stunning collection featuring Persian lamb fur outerwear.
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He inherited his grandmother's beautiful Persian lamb hat, which was a family heirloom.
Synonyms
279
1.0
Soft thick hair that covers some animals or the material used for warm coats
2
4.2
Skin from a young sheep with wool that people use to make warm clothes
Tightly curled shiny fur from very young lambs used for hats or coats
Soft shiny fur from very young karakul lambs used to make coats
How Soft
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'Persian' (from Persia) modifying 'lamb' (young sheep), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a lamb or lamb fur associated with Persia, often used for garments. The specialized detail that it denotes karakul pelts is domain-specific but does not prevent the basic compositional meaning being evident.
Etymology
Persian lamb comes from the curly coat of young lambs from Persia, where this soft, tight fur was used to make warm clothes. That's why today Persian lamb means the 'soft, curly fur' used for coats and hats, or the lamb itself.