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  Angora

  noun

  Often angora Also Angora wool the hair of the Angora goat or of the Angora rabbit.
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Angora

American  

[ang-gawr-uh, -gohr-uh, an-, ang-gawr-uh, -gohr-uh, ang-ger-uh] / æŋˈgɔr ə, -ˈgoʊr ə, æn-, æŋˈgɔr ə, -ˈgoʊr ə, ˈæŋ gər ə /

noun

1. Often angora Also Angora wool the hair of the Angora goat or of the Angora rabbit.

2. Often angora yarn, fabric, or a garment made from this hair.

3. Angora cat.

4. Angora goat.

5. Angora rabbit.

6. Ankara.

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adjective

1. Usually angora made from a yarn or fabric of the hairs of the Angora goat or Angora rabbit.

   an angora sweater.

angora ¹ British  

/ æŋˈɡɔːrə /

noun

1. 1. the long soft hair of the outer coat of the Angora goat or the fur of the Angora rabbit

   2. yarn, cloth, or clothing made from this hair

   3. a material made to resemble this yarn or cloth

   4. ( as modifier ) See also mohair

      an angora sweater

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Angora ² British  

noun

1. the former name (until 1930) of Ankara

2. short for Angora cat Angora goat Angora rabbit

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Etymology

Origin of Angora

First recorded in 1825–35; variant of Ankara

Example Sentences

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Angora angora

"I don’t believe in a perfect, polished, beige Angora world," he said, noting his approach is not to make people look rich, or successful, or powerful.

From Reuters ● Oct. 1, 2023

Later, they used the estate’s vast green space to raise sheep and Angora goats for the animals’ wool and mohair.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2022

I’m not entirely sure what kind of breed he is, but Siri seems to be adamant that he’s a Turkish Angora, so let’s go with that.

From The Verge ● Mar. 8, 2022

At Lake Tahoe, they have wrapped the Angora Ridge Lookout, a nationally registered historic fire lookout tower, said Phil Heitzke, an agency battalion chief.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2021

“Easy enough,” said the Angora, licking her chops.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

The cafe is home mainly to Persian cats, but also Turkish angora and hybrid felines.

From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2023

Coach will still use shearling, mohair and angora -- animal products other companies have chosen to ban along with fur.

From Fox News ● Oct. 23, 2018

The music industry seems to be wearing an angora sweater at the moment.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 27, 2013

A St James's Palace spokesman said the new duchess had donned a white angora bolero cardigan over her white satin gazar dress, which featured a circle skirt and diamante embroidered detail round the waist.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2011

She was wearing an angora sweater, and a little fur collar with pom-poms, of the sort that is currently fashionable.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood