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DictionaryangoraHistorical city name
proper noun

angora

An old name for Ankara, Turkey.

The old map labels Ankara as Angora.

Etymology
angoraLatinAnkara

Angora is a historical European name for Ankara, whose ancient name was Ancyra. The place-name also supplied names for animals and fibers associated with the region.

More examples

  • The traveler's diary describes a visit to Angora.
  • Angora appears under its historical name in the archive.
  • The guide explains that Angora is an older name for Ankara.

Forms

angora