Angora goat
a variety of domestic goat, raised originally in Angora, having long, silky hair called mohair.
Origin of Angora goat
1- Also called Angora.
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How to use Angora goat in a sentence
Mohair—A shiny fabric of great durability, made from the wool of the Angora goat; used for both men's and women's clothing.
Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz WatsonThe Angora goat is kept quite extensively for the sake of its long silky hair.
The World and Its People: Book VII | Anna B. BadlamOf next importance and finest texture is the wool of the Angora goat, known to commerce as mohair.
Oriental Rugs | Walter A. HawleyOnce while hunting mountain lions, we came upon the body of an Angora goat recently killed by a bear.
Hunting with the Bow and Arrow | Saxton PopeSilk is produced in large quantities in the vicinity of Brusa and Amasia, and mohair from the Angora goat all over the plateau.
British Dictionary definitions for Angora goat
a breed of domestic goat with long soft hair
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