Sheepskin coat (6)
I believe the answer is:
afghan
'sheepskin coat' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for afghan that I've seen before include "Knitted blanket - sheepskin coat - large dog" , "Tall, graceful hound with silky coat" , "Eg, native of Kabul; blanket, shawl" , "Tall breed of hound with a long silky coat" , "tongue" .)