Angoras
Fiber-producing animals
Angoras are rabbits, goats, or cats of breeds known for their long, silky hair.
The fiber from Angora rabbits and goats is prized for soft, luxurious textiles: She knitted a sweater from angora.
The word comes from Ankara, Turkey, where these breeds originated.
Lowercase angora typically refers to the fiber or fabric rather than the animals.
Angora goat fiber
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- fleeceWool still on sheep
- woolSheared animal fiber
- spinningRevolving around an axis
knitting · softness · luster · sheen · fiber · textile · weaving · silkiness
Animal body hair
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- hutchCage for small pets
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- pluckingRemoving by tugging
matting · pet · fluffy · longhaired · bunny · lop · brushing · pelts
Turkey's governmental seat
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- shearingCutting away fleece
- herdGrazing animals together
kid · billy · nanny · horns · grazing · pasture · meat · dairy
Knitted upper-body garments
- cardigansFront-opening knitted garments
- scarvesNeck-warming fabric strips
- shawlsFabric shoulder coverings
- mittensThumbed hand coverings
hats · wraps · knitwear · pullovers · vintage fashion · winter wear · soft texture · berets
mohair
Angora goat fiber
spinning · knitting · softness · luster · sheen · fiber · textile · weaving · silkiness · natural fiber
fur
Animal body hair
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- hutchCage for small pets
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
plucking · matting · pet · fluffy · longhaired · bunny · lop · brushing · pelts · molting
Ankara
Turkey's governmental seat
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- shearingCutting away fleece
herd · kid · billy · nanny · horns · grazing · pasture · meat · dairy · ruminant
sweaters
Knitted upper-body garments
- cardigansFront-opening knitted garments
- scarvesNeck-warming fabric strips
- shawlsFabric shoulder coverings
mittens · hats · wraps · knitwear · pullovers · vintage fashion · winter wear · soft texture · berets · socks
- angora woolFiber from longhaired rabbits
- angora goatMohair-producing livestock
- angora rabbitsFluffy breed raised for fiber