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