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angora

/æŋˈɡɔːr.ə/
an · go · ra
Plural:angoras
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• noun

1

A soft, silky yarn or fabric made from the long hair of the Angora rabbit, or a lustrous fabric (mohair) made from the fleece of the Angora goat.

Example

"She wore a vintage cardigan knitted from pale pink angora."

2

Any of several long-haired domesticated varieties of cat, goat, or rabbit originally associated with Ankara (formerly Angora) in central Turkey, prized for their long, silky coats.

Example

"The farmer raised a small herd of prize-winning Angoras for their lustrous fleece."

3

The former European name (until 1930) for Ankara, the capital city of Turkey located in central Anatolia.

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Word Nuance & Usage

In the textile industry, 'angora' refers specifically to the fine, fluffy fiber produced by the Angora rabbit, whereas the lustrous fleece obtained from the Angora goat is known as 'mohair'.

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anglophone
angola
angolan
angora
angostura
angrily
angriness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Angora, the former European name for Ankara, the capital of Turkey, which comes from Ancient Greek Ancyra (meaning 'anchor') and was historically renowned for its long-haired breeds of goats, cats, and rabbits.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Angora. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/angora
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