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

"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

“So I’m expecting there to be a longer-lasting change from this fire compared to the Angora fire.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2021

Clover, the Angora doe—a strong, active rabbit—was clearly excited by Hazel’s description and asked several questions about the warren and the downs.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams