angora

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Turkish - Turkish
Ankara keçisinin kılından veya tavşanının tüyünden elde edilen iplikle dokunan (giysi)
English - English
The hair of angora rabbits or angora goats, used to make textiles
An angora goat
An angora rabbit
The fabric made from the hair of angora rabbits or angora goats
An angora cat
domestic breed with long white silky hair
Name stems from Angora Rabbit whose hair is exceptionally fine and though light gives much warmth to the wearer For commercial reasons Angora fabrics could also be available using MOHAIR COTTON/ MOHAIR YARN BLENDED and also WOOL/COTTON BLENDED KNITTING YARNS
Mohair, i e , the hair of the angora goat, a specialty wool fiber, which under the Wool Products Labeling Act may be called wool; 100% mohair fabric may be identified as 100% wool
The hair of the Angora goat
The hair of the Angora goat  Also known as Angora mohair  Angora may also apply to the fur of the Angora rabbit  However, according to the U S  Federal Trade Commission, any apparel containing Angora rabbit hair must be labeled as "Angora rabbit hair" on the garment
A yarn made from the hair of the angora rabbit Prized for its soft feel and fluffy look, angora is often used in blends Adds great warmth to socks Angora is now often simulated by the use of specialty acrylic fibers
a long-haired breed similar to the Persian cat
raised for its long silky hair which is the true mohair
Fibre: Hair from the angora rabbit Often blended and mixed with wool to lower the price of the finished article or to obtain fancy or novelty effects Weave: Various weave and knitted Characteristics: Very fine, light weight, extremely warm and fluffy Has a tendency to shed and mat with time Must be designated as angora rabbit's hair Uses: Used mostly in knitwear - gloves, scarves, sweaters, etc for children and women Also blended with wool in dress goods and suits to give a softer feel
the hair of the angora rabbit
The hair of the Angora goat Also known as Angora mohair Angora may also apply to the fur of the Angora rabbit
An angora goat or rabbit is a particular breed that has long silky hair
{i} goat or rabbit fur; yarn made from goat or rabbit fur
A city of Asia Minor (or Anatolia) which has given its name to a goat, a cat, etc
a long-haired breed similar to the Persian cat domestic breed with long white silky hair raised for its long silky hair which is the true mohair
Angora cloth or clothing is made from the hair of the angora goat or rabbit. an angora sweater
Angora cat
domestic cat bred for its long silky hair
Angora cat
A domestic cat having long, silky hair. It is now rare as a pure breed in the United States
Angora goat
Any of a breed of domestic goats having long silky hair. Breed of domestic goat that originated in ancient times in the district of Angora in Asia Minor. Its silky coat yields commercial mohair. Angora goats are generally smaller than other domestic goats and sheep and have long, drooping ears. Both sexes are horned. The Western mohair industry developed after the animal was established in South Africa in the mid-19th century. Importation to the U.S. followed shortly, and breeding there has centred in the Southwest. The coat, with its strong elastic fibres, differs from wool primarily in its smoothness and lustre
Angora rabbit
Any of a breed of domestic rabbits having long, soft, usually white hair
angora goat
variety of goat reared for its long silky hair
angora rabbit
breed of long-haired rabbit raised for fine wool
angora wool
yarn that is fine and silky (from the Angora goat)
Turkish Angora
A domestic cat breed
Turkish Angora cat
Breed of longhaired domestic cat that probably arose from a domesticated cat of Tatars who migrated to Turkey, where it is now regarded as a national treasure. It has a long body, fine bones, a pointed face, and a silky, medium-length coat. White is the most popular colour, but it may be any of several solid colours or any pattern of two or more colours
angoras
plural of angora
Turkish - English
angora wool
angora
{i} Angola
angora yün
angora
angora

    Hyphenation

    An·go·ra

    Turkish pronunciation

    änggôrı

    Pronunciation

    /aɴɢˈgôrə/ /æŋˈɡɔːrə/

    Etymology

    [ a[ng]-'gOr-&, an-, -'gor- ] (noun.) 1852. Ancient name of the city now known as Ankara in Turkey, which has given its name to several breeds of animal. From Ancient Greek ἄγκυρα (“anchor”).
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