Angora

(aŋ gôrə, an-)

noun

  1. a kind of cat with long, silky fur
    in full Angora cat
    1. a kind of goat raised for its long, silky hair
      in full Angora goat
    2. this hair () or the cloth made from this hair; mohair
    1. a long-eared rabbit, raised for its long, silky hair
    2. this hair
    3. a soft yarn made from this hair and used esp. for sweaters, etc.

Origin: after Angora, former name of Ankara

Also, for senses 2b, 3b, 3c, angora

See Angora in American Heritage Dictionary 4

See Ankara.

noun
  1. often angora
    a. The hair of the Angora goat or of the Angora rabbit. Also called Angora wool.
    b. A yarn or fabric made from either of these kinds of hair.
  2. An Angora cat.
  3. An Angora goat.
  4. An Angora rabbit.

Origin:

Origin: After Angora (Ankara), Turkey

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