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DictionarymohairAngora goat fiber
noun

mohair

MOH-hair/ˈməʊher/

The soft textile fiber obtained from Angora goat hair.

The Angora goat's silky mohair gives this woven fabric its luster.

An unmistakable Angora goat beside a loose bundle of its long, silky ringlets, with a small woven fabric swatch showing the same lustrous fibers.
Etymology
mohairArabicchoice; goat-hair cloth

Arabic mukhayyar named goat-hair cloth and literally meant “selected” or “choice.” In English, the name also identifies the Angora goat hair used to make that cloth.

In context

Libranima38:24
Her mohair shawl I sold for drink
Crime and Punishment - Dostoevsky (Illustrated Audiobook) Part 1 of 2

More examples

  • The spinner blends mohair with wool to make soft yarn.
  • Her mohair sweater feels light but keeps her warm.
  • Wash mohair gently in cool water to protect its fibers.

Forms

mohair

Similar words

wool
Usually comes from sheep and is typically less lustrous.
cashmere
Comes from cashmere goats' soft undercoat, not Angora goats.