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[Lottiegirl]

what is the seven letter name, which is derived from the german name for a certain part of the ukraine, of the black or grey wool taken from the lambs that are bred in this region

[Christiana]

Could be Karakul - it is from the Ukraine and used in carpet manufacture

[Christiana]

Sorry, didn't see your earlier posting.

[BriWrite]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karakul

[alunrw]

I believe that Karakul isnt the answer on this one - although thats the name of the breed of sheep ,its the name of the wool that's required.

Think along the lines of "charge of the light brigade" for the German translation