angora

noun

an·​go·​ra aŋ-ˈgȯr-ə How to pronounce angora (audio)
an-
1
: the hair of the Angora rabbit or Angora goat

called also angora wool

2
: a yarn of Angora rabbit hair used especially for knitting
3
capitalized
a
: angora cat
b
: angora goat
c
: angora rabbit

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Maine coons, Bengals, Turkish vans, and Turkish angoras are all among the breeds that love water the most. — David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Say hello to the adorable alpacas and angora goats at Apple Hill Farm. — Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024

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First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of angora was in 1763

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angora

noun
an·​go·​ra aŋ-ˈgōr-ə How to pronounce angora (audio)
an-,
-ˈgȯr-
1
: yarn or cloth made from the hair of the Angora goat or the Angora rabbit
2
capitalized
a
: angora cat
b
: angora goat
c
: angora rabbit

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