Etymology

fish fur

Today it means: low-quality or fake fur used as a fabric for clothing Full definition →

Russian рыбий мех
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  1. Russian · calque ofрыбий мех
  2. English todayfish fur

Calque of Russian рыбий мех (rybij mex)

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