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mohair

 

[ หˆmoสŠหŒhษ›r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of fabric

Mohair is a silk-like fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat. It is known for its lustrous sheen and durability.

Synonyms

Angora fiber, Angora wool, Angora yarn

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful mohair sweater to the party.
  • The upholstery on the couch was made of mohair fabric.

Translations

Translations of the word "mohair" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mohair

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคนเฅ‡เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mohair

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mohair

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั…ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moher

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒ˜ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mohair

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mohair

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mohair

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจํ—ค์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู‡ูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mohรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mohรฉr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๆตทๆฏ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mohรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณhรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั…ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฐแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mohair

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mohair

Etymology

The word 'mohair' has its origins in Arabic, where 'mukhayyar' means 'choice' or 'select'. It entered the English language in the 16th century, originally used to refer to a type of fabric made from the hair of the Angora goat.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,861, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.