As a modifier. Designating cats, goats, and rabbits of long-haired breeds thought to originate in Turkey or central Asia; = Angora, n. 2. Now histo…

Designating an animal, esp. a domestic cat or dog, with long hair or fur. Cf. longhair, n. 1.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Persian cats.

(of) the deep reddish-brown colour of a chestnut; spec. designating a breed of cat (see quot. 1958).