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Angora

an·gora

UK/æŋˈɡɔːɹə/ US/æˈŋɡɔrʌ/ uncommon

noun

1.

raised for its long silky hair which is the true mohair

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Origin

From the name of the city of Ankara in Turkey, from Ancient Greek ἄγκυρα (ánkura, “anchor”).

Phrases

  • angora goat
  • angora rabbit
  • angora wool

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