Angora goat — Angora An*go ra ([a^]n*g[=o] r[.a]), n. A city of Asia Minor (or Anatolia) which has given its name to a goat, a cat, etc. [1913 Webster] {Angora cat} (Zo[ o]l.), a variety of the domestic cat with very long and silky hair, generally of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Angora goat — The Angora goat (Lang tr|Ankara keçisi) is a goat from the Angora region in Anatolia, near present day Ankara, Turkey.This breed is first mentioned in the time of Moses, roughly 1500 B.C. [ [http://daisyshillfarm.com/My Homepage Files/Page2.html… … Wikipedia
Angora goat — a variety of domestic goat, raised originally in Angora, having long, silky hair called mohair. Also called Angora. [1825 35] * * * Breed of domestic goat that originated in ancient times in the district of Angora in Asia Minor. Its silky coat… … Universalium
Angora goat — /æŋˌgɔrə ˈgoʊt/ (say ang.gawruh goht) noun one of a breed of domestic goat principally reared for its long, silky fleece known as mohair. Also, Angora. {the breed was originally established in Angora2} …
angora goat — variety of goat reared for its long silky hair … English contemporary dictionary
Angora goat — noun Date: 1833 any of a breed of domestic goats raised for their long silky hair which is the true mohair … New Collegiate Dictionary
American Angora Goat Breeders' Association — The American Angora Goat Breeders Association is the only American breed registry for the angora goat. Established in 1900, the association is headquartered in Rocksprings, Texas. See also * Colored Angora Goat Breeders Association External links … Wikipedia
Angora Goat Capital — Rocksprings, Texas … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
Angora — may refer to:* Angora, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ** Angora (SEPTA station), a commuter rail station * Angora Township, Minnesota * Angora, Nebraska * Angora (band), a musical group * Angora wool, from the Angora rabbit * Angora rabbit, a breed… … Wikipedia
Angora — [aŋ gôr′ə, angôr′ə] n. [after Angora, former name of ANKARA] 1. a kind of cat with long, silky fur: in full Angora cat 2. a) a kind of goat raised for its long, silky hair: in full Angora goat b) this hair (Angora wool) or the cloth made … English World dictionary
