Angora

Definition of Angora

An`go´ra Pronunciation: ăn`gō´rå

n.

1.

A city of Asia Minor (or Anatolia) which has given its name to a goat, a cat, etc.

Angora cat
(Zool.) a variety of the domestic cat with very long and silky hair, generally of the brownish white color. Called also Angola cat. See Cat.

Angora goat
(Zool.) a variety of the domestic goat, reared for its long silky hair, which is highly prized for manufacture.

Related Words

Angora goat, Capra hircus, domestic goat

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