Angora

/æŋˈgɔrə/

Other forms: Angoras

Definitions of Angora

1. noun

   the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats
   synonyms: Ankara, Turkish capital, capital of Turkey

   example of:

   national capital

   the capital city of a nation
2. noun

   a domestic breed of goat raised for its long silky hair which is the true mohair
   synonyms: Angora goat, angora

   type of:

   Capra hircus, domestic goat

   any of various breeds of goat raised for milk or meat or wool
3. noun

   domestic breed of rabbit with long white silky hair
   synonyms: Angora rabbit, angora

   type of:

   coney, cony, rabbit

   any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
4. noun

   a long-haired breed of cat similar to the Persian cat
   synonyms: Angora cat, angora

   type of:

   Felis catus, Felis domesticus, domestic cat, house cat

   any domesticated member of the genus Felis