What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut stellar Muslim ruler woolly fabric (9)" mean?

The definition is "woolly fabric". The wordplay uses a deletion. ASTRA (synonym="ASTRA") + KHAN (synonym="Muslim ruler") = ASTRAKHAN; definition: "woolly fabric" The answer is ASTRAKHAN.

Cut stellar Muslim ruler woolly fabric (9)

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