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angora(dictionary)
Angora goat(encyclopedia)
Turkish Angora cat(encyclopedia)

angora (iou)



angora noun & adjective. , Angora. E19.
[Angora, mod. Ankara, in Turkey; angola is a corruption.]
I.
In full angora cat. A long-haired variety of cat. E19.
In full angora goat. A long-haired variety of goat. E19.
In full angora rabbit. A variety of rabbit with long white hair. M19.
II. transf.
Fabric made from the hair of the angora goat; mohair. Also designating a garment etc. made from this. M19.
Fabric made from a mixture of sheep's wool and angora rabbit hair. Also designating a garment etc. made from this. M20.