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angora

 

[ รฆnหˆษกษ”หrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal breed

Angora refers to a breed of domestic cats and rabbits known for their long, soft fur. The Angora rabbit, originally from Ankara, Turkey, is particularly prized for its wool, which is spun into yarn. The term can also describe the fiber produced from these animals, which is highly sought after in textiles for its unique qualities. This breed is often recognized for its distinctive appearance and gentle temperament.

Synonyms

Angora cat, Angora rabbit, fuzzy breed

Examples of usage

  • The Angora rabbit produces extremely soft wool.
  • Angora cats require regular grooming due to their long fur.
  • I bought an Angora sweater at the fair.
  • She loves her fluffy Angora rabbit.

Translations

Translations of the word "angora" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น angora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค—เฅ‹เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Angora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ angora

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะณะพั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ angora

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใ‚ดใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท angora

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ angora

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท angora

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•™๊ณ ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุบูˆุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ angora

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ angora

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰ๅ“ฅๆ‹‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ angora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ angora

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะณะพั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ angora

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ angora

Etymology

The word 'Angora' has its origins in the name of the city Ankara in Turkey, which was historically known as Angora. The use of the term dates back to the 17th century when the Angora rabbit was first domesticated for its soft fur. The word 'Angora' in the context of the fiber was popularly adopted when the rabbit's wool began to find its way into textile markets around the world. Over the years, Angora has come to signify not just the breed of rabbits but also the soft, warm wool they produce. The Angora cat, another breed with this name, was recognized for its long hair and playful nature, gaining popularity particularly in Europe during the 19th century. Today, both Angora rabbits and cats are loved for their appealing characteristics and are considered valuable both as pets and for their luxurious fur.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,852, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.