Angora
æŋˈɡɔrə
Definition

Definition of Angora - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
goat breedTECH.breed of goat with long soft hairTECH.
  • The Angora goat is known for its fine hair.
2.
rabbit breedTECH.breed of rabbit with long white silky hairTECH.
  • She keeps an Angora for its soft fur.
3.
catTECH.long-haired breed of cat like the PersianTECH.
  • The Angora cat is very elegant.
longhair Persian cat Turkish Angora
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  • Angora: breed of goat with long soft hair
    breed of goat with long soft hair
  • Angora: breed of rabbit with long white silky hair
    breed of rabbit with long white silky hair
  • Angora: long-haired breed of cat like the Persian
    long-haired breed of cat like the Persian

Expressions with Angora

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domestic cat with a long, silky coat
The Turkish Angora is known for its elegant appearance.

Origin of Angora

Turkish, Ankara (capital city) + -a (suffix)

Terms with Angora included in their meaning

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animal origin
long silky hair from the Angora goat
textile material
fabric or yarn made from Angora goat hair

Examples of Angora in a sentence

  • She raised Angora on her farm.
  • The Angora was groomed daily to maintain its coat.
  • He entered his Angora in the local pet show.
  • The Angora's fur needs regular grooming.
  • She adopted an Angora from the shelter.

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  1. French:angora, Angora, ...
  2. German:Angoraziege, Angorakaninchen, ...
  3. Italian:Angora, ...
  4. Spanish:angora, Angora, ...
  5. Portuguese:Angorá, ...
  6. Chinese:安哥拉山羊, 安哥拉兔, ...
  7. Japanese:アンゴラヤギ, アンゴラ, ...
  8. Arabic:أنغورا, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֵז אַנגוֹרָה, אַרְנֶבֶת אַנְגוֹרָה, ...
  10. Russian:ангора, Ангорская кошка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ангора, ангорський кролик, ...
  12. Hindi:अंगोरा, एंगोरा, ...
angora
æŋˈɡɔːrə

Definition of angora - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

textiletype of long, silky fiber from certain animals
  • The sweater is made of angora from rabbits..
  • She wore a scarf made of soft angora.
  • Angora is often used in luxury knitwear.
cashmere mohair
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Images of angora

  • angora: type of long, silky fiber from certain animals
    type of long, silky fiber from certain animals

Origin of angora

Turkish, Ankara (name of the city)

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  1. French:angora, ...
  2. German:Angora, ...
  3. Italian:angora, ...
  4. Spanish:angora, ...
  5. Portuguese:angorá, ...
  6. Chinese:安哥拉, ...
  7. Japanese:アンゴラ繊維, ...
  8. Arabic:أَنْغورا, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַנְגוֹרָה, ...
  10. Russian:ангоры, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ангора, ...
  12. Hindi:एंगोरा ऊन, ...
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