Angora goat

noun

1. a variety of domestic goat, raised originally in Angora, having long, silky hair called mohair.

Angora goat

noun

1. a breed of domestic goat with long soft hair

Word History and Origins

Origin of Angora goat¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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

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The fuzzy Angora goat was affectionately known as “Blue Eyes” and would have been 14 years old next week.

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Mohair is made from the hair of Angora goats.

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The herd consisted of only a small group of Angora goats originally.

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Made from Angora goats, South Africa is the world's leading producer of it.

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