Angora cat

noun

: any of a breed of cats having a long graceful body and silky medium-length hair with no undercoat
broadly : a long-haired domestic cat

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What breed of dogs and cats shed the most? For cats, pet food company Purina said the Persian, Birman, Himalayan, and Turkish Angora cats shed the most out of all breeds. Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Angora (Ankara), Turkey

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Angora cat was in 1771

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“Angora cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angora%20cat. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

Angora cat

noun
: a long-haired domestic cat
Etymology

from Angora (former name of Ankara, Turkey)

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