Often angora Also Angora wool the hair of the Angora goat or of the Angora rabbit.
Often angora yarn, fabric, or a garment made from this hair.
the former name (until 1930) of Ankara
short for Angora cat Angora goat Angora rabbit
First recorded in 1825–35; variant of Ankara
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"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
They already had to rebuild their home once, after the 2007 Angora Fire tore through the neighborhood.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2021
The Turks and their leader, Mustafa Kemal, had retreated to Angora in the east.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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 brothers and their group rushed to offer their services, stopping only to buy matching angora sweaters for their stage outfits.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 25, 2016
Prices for the latter are not much different, like a $435 chunky angora women’s sweater and $195 stretch corduroy pants for men.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 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
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