noun
angora
A cat of a breed with long, silky fur.
The angora stretches its long, silky body across the chair.
Etymology
Angora is an older name for Ankara in Turkey. The city’s name identifies the long-haired cat breed historically associated with that region.
More examples
- Their angora is a white cat with a luxuriant tail.
- The veterinarian brushes the angora's soft coat aside.
- The cat show includes several angoras.
Forms
angora · angoras