astrakhan
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black or grey fur with tight curls that comes from lambs, or an artificial cloth like this, used to make coats or hats
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noun
black or grey fur with tight curls that comes from lambs, or an artificial cloth like this, used to make coats or hats
a cloth made from artificial fibres that stays smooth when it is crushed or folded and is used for making clothes
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a material that stretches easily and can return to its original shape quickly. Elastic is often sewn into clothes to allow them to stretch.
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a type of soft artificial cloth used for making clothes, that looks and feels like a sheep’s fleece
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material that is made to look and feel like fur, and is used for making clothes and toys. It is sometimes called fake fur, synthetic fur, or fun fur.
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a cloth made from artificial fibres and designed to look like leather, used especially for covering furniture
artificial fibre that contains thin lines of shiny metal
light cloth made from artificial fibres that stretches and keeps its shape
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a light cloth made from artificial fibres. It dries quickly after it is washed and is used especially to make clothes.
another name for lycra
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a thick shiny cloth made of silk or artificial fibre, often used for making women’s dresses
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