angora

UK: /æŋˈgɔːrə/

US: /æŋˈgɔrə, æn-/

US: (ang gôr′ə, -gōr′ə, an- for 1–3, 5–7; ang gôr′ə, -gōr′ə, ang′gər ə for 4)

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angora / æŋˈɡɔːrə/ noun (sometimes capital)

1. the long soft hair of the outer coat of the Angora goat or the fur of the Angora rabbit
2. yarn, cloth, or clothing made from this hair
3. (as modifier): an angora sweater
   See also mohair

Etymology: from angora, former name of Ankara, in Turkey

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

An•go•ra /æŋˈgɔrə, æn-/   n., pl. -ras, adj. 
n. 

1. Dog and Cat Breeds [countable] one of a breed of long-haired cats, goats, or rabbits.
2. Textiles [uncountable* often: angora] the long hair of the Angora goat or of the Angora rabbit.
3. Textiles [countable* usually: angora] a garment made from this.

adj. 

4. Textiles made from angora:
   [usually: angora] an angora hat.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

An•go•ra  (ang gôr′ə, -gōr′ə, an- for 1–3, 5–7; ang gôr′ə, -gōr′ə, ang′gər ə for 4), n. 

1. Dog and Cat Breeds See Angora cat. 
2. Textiles (often l.c.) Also, Angora wool. the hair of the Angora goat or of the Angora rabbit.
3. Textiles (often l.c.) yarn, fabric, or a garment made from this hair.
4. Place Names Ankara.
5. Mammals See Angora goat. 
6. Mammals See Angora rabbit. 

adj. 

7. Textiles (usually l.c.) made from a yarn or fabric of the hairs of the Angora goat or Angora rabbit:
   an angora sweater.

• variant of Ankara 1825–35

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Angora noun

1. / æŋˈɡɔːrə ˈæŋɡərə/
   the former name (until 1930) of Ankara
2. / æŋˈɡɔːrə/
   short for Angora goat, Angora rabbit