Meaning of the word angora in English

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angora

US /æŋˈɡɔːr.ə/

UK /æŋˈɡɔːr.ə/

a long, silky hair from the Angora rabbit, goat, or cat, used to make yarn and fabric

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The sweater was made of soft angora.

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She knitted a scarf with luxurious angora yarn.

Synonym:

mohair cashmere wool

a breed of domestic rabbit, goat, or cat known for its long, soft hair

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The Angora rabbit has very long, soft fur.

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Angora goats are raised for their valuable mohair.

relating to or made from angora hair or an Angora animal

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She wore an angora hat to keep warm.

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The kitten had beautiful angora-like fur.

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Related Word:

Turkish Angora