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An⋅go⋅ra

[ang-gawr-uh, -gohr-uh, an- for 1–3, 5–7; ang-gawr-uh, -gohr-uh, ang-ger-uh for 4]
–noun
1. Angora cat.
2. (often lowercase) Also, Angora wool. the hair of the Angora goat or of the Angora rabbit.
3. (often lowercase) yarn, fabric, or a garment made from this hair.
4. Ankara.
5. Angora goat.
6. Angora rabbit.
–adjective
7. (usually lowercase) made from a yarn or fabric of the hairs of the Angora goat or Angora rabbit: an angora sweater.

Origin:
1825–35; var. of Ankara

Angora cat

–noun
a long-haired variety of the domestic cat, raised originally in Angora, having a long body, pointed head, and bushy tail.
Also called Angora.


Origin:
1810–20

Angora goat

–noun
a variety of domestic goat, raised originally in Angora, having long, silky hair called mohair.
Also called Angora.


Origin:
1825–35

Angora rabbit

–noun
one of a breed of rabbits raised chiefly in Europe for its long, silky hair.
Also called Angora.


Origin:
1840–50

An⋅ka⋅ra

[ang-ker-uh; Turk. ahng-kah-rah]
–noun
a city in and the capital of Turkey, in the central part. 1,522,350.
Also, Angora.
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An·go·ra 1   (āng-gôr'ə, -gōr'ə, āng'gər-ə)   
See Ankara.
An·go·ra 2   (āng-gôr'ə, -gōr'ə)   
n.  
  1. often angora

    1. The hair of the Angora goat or of the Angora rabbit. Also called Angora wool.

    2. A yarn or fabric made from either of these kinds of hair.

  2. An Angora cat.

  3. An Angora goat.

  4. An Angora rabbit.


[After Angora (Ankara), Turkey.]
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Cultural Dictionary

Ankara [(ang-kuhr-uh)]

Capital of Turkey, located in west-central Turkey; the country's administrative, commercial, and cultural center.

Note: Formerly known as Angora; home of Angora goats, famous for their fine wool.
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Word Origin & History

angora 
1819, from Angora, city in central Turkey (ancient Ancyra, modern Ankara), which gave its name to the goat, and to its silk-like wool, and to a cat whose fur resembles it. The city name is from the Gk. word for "anchor, bend" (see angle (n.)).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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