noun
angora
A goat of a breed with a long, silky coat.
The angora grazes quietly, its long, silky coat catching the sunlight.
Etymology
Angora is an older name for Ankara. The goat breed takes its name from its association with that Turkish region; its long, silky coat supplies mohair.
More examples
- The farmer shears her angoras to collect their mohair.
- A young angora follows its mother into the barn.
- We raise angoras alongside our dairy goats.
Forms
angora · angoras
mohair noun — Silky fiber obtained from Angora goats.
Similar words
- Angora goat
- Explicitly names the same breed, avoiding confusion with rabbits.
- goat
- Broader term including breeds without long, silky coats.