angora

noun

an·​go·​ra aŋ-ˈgȯr-ə 

an-

1

: the hair of the Angora rabbit or Angora goat

called also angora wool

2

: a yarn of Angora rabbit hair used especially for knitting

3

capitalized

a

: angora cat

b

: angora goat

c

: angora rabbit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Later wool and mohair became the mainstay of Uvalde’s economy with the introduction of angora goats to the hills above town. —Dallas News, 24 May 2022

Pearls and an angora sweater seem subtle enough to be relatable. —David Netto, Town & Country, 22 Feb. 2022

The day before Thanksgiving, eight fluffy angora rabbits appeared in cardboard boxes on the doorstep of Marin Humane’s Novato animal shelter. —Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Dec. 2021

Previously: the grisly sides of perfume, angora, pearls, mirrors, and orchids. —Katy Kelleher, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020

From shaggy faux furs to fuzzy angoras, from shearlings to sherpa styles, the winter bucket hat is one of the cutest and coziest accessories of the season. —Madeline Fass, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2019

Previously: the grisly sides of perfume, angora, pearls, and mirrors. * * * Everyone thought it was gone. —Katy Kelleher, Longreads, 9 Oct. 2019

The storied British fashion house bids formal farewell to rabbit, fox, mink, Asiatic raccoon and angora, the furs of choice in recent years. —Michelle Gant, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2018

And with her hot pink angora minidress, matching fuchsia lips, and springy bob, Nastassja Kinski offered a lesson in tactile sensuality in the cult classic Paris, Texas. —Sophie Schulte-hillen, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

angora

noun

an·​go·​ra aŋ-ˈgōr-ə 

an-,

-ˈgȯr-

1

: yarn or cloth made from the hair of the Angora goat or the Angora rabbit

2

capitalized

a

: angora cat

b

: angora goat

c

: angora rabbit