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broadtail

broadtail

9.9
A hardy sheep from Central Asia whose newborn lambs have soft, curly dark fur valued for pelts
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The broadtail is especially valued for the luxurious, curly fur of its newborn lambs.

Examples

  • Conservationists monitor the population of broadtail sheep due to their economic significance.

  • The broadtail sheep are known for their resilience.

  • Furriers often use pelts from broadtail lambs to make high-end garments.

  • Many farmers raise broadtails for their luxurious wool.

  • Furriers often use pelts from broadtail lambs to make high-end garments.

  • The broadtail is especially valued for the luxurious, curly fur of its newborn lambs.

  • Conservationists monitor the population of broadtail sheep due to their economic significance.

Synonyms

karakul
vsbroadtail
  • Specialized
9.9

A sheep breed from Central Asia that people raise for the soft, curly black fur of its young lambs

is the same sheep but uses a different common name
caracul
vsbroadtail
  • Specialized
9.9

A strong type of sheep from Central Asia with soft curly lamb fur used for coats

is the general breed term not tied to industry usage

Surface Forms

broadtail singular
broadtails plural

Morphology

broadtail = broad + tail (semi-transparent) = broad + tail

The components 'broad' and 'tail' are transparent as words, but the specific sense as a breed name is specialized and not directly predictable from the parts for an average learner.

Etymology

Broadtail is made of broad ('wide') and tail ('the back part of an animal'), so picture a sturdy Central Asian sheep with a wide tail. That's why the name fits a hardy breed whose young lambs are prized for their soft, curly fur.