noun
angora
Angora (noun) means a cat of the Turkish Angora breed.
noun
1
A cat of the Turkish Angora breed.
2
A domesticated goat bred for its silky mohair wool.
3
A rabbit of the Angora breed, among the oldest rabbit breeds, kept mainly in Europe for its long, silky fur.
4
Soft fibre from Angora rabbits or goats, spun to make cloth.
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Etymology
Named after the city of Ankara in Turkey, whose name comes from Ancient Greek ἄγκυρα (ánkura, “anchor”).
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What is the meaning of angora?
"angora" (noun) means a cat of the Turkish Angora breed.
What are the different meanings of angora?
"angora" has 3 main meanings: 1. A cat of the Turkish Angora breed; 2. A domesticated goat bred for its silky mohair wool; 3. A rabbit of the Angora breed, among the oldest rabbit breeds, kept mainly in Europe for its long, silky fur.