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单词 angora
释义

angora

noun

an·​go·​ra aŋ-ˈgȯr-ə How to pronounce angora (audio)
an-
1
: the hair of the Angora rabbit or Angora goat

called also angora wool

2
: a yarn of Angora rabbit hair used especially for knitting
3
capitalized
a
: angora cat
b
: angora goat
c
: angora rabbit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Pearls and an angora sweater seem subtle enough to be relatable. David Netto, Town & Country, 22 Feb. 2022 The day before Thanksgiving, eight fluffy angora rabbits appeared in cardboard boxes on the doorstep of Marin Humane’s Novato animal shelter. Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Dec. 2021 Previously: the grisly sides of perfume, angora, pearls, mirrors, and orchids. Katy Kelleher, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 From shaggy faux furs to fuzzy angoras, from shearlings to sherpa styles, the winter bucket hat is one of the cutest and coziest accessories of the season. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2019 Previously: the grisly sides of perfume, angora, pearls, and mirrors.* * *Everyone thought it was gone. Katy Kelleher, Longreads, 9 Oct. 2019 The storied British fashion house bids formal farewell to rabbit, fox, mink, Asiatic raccoon and angora, the furs of choice in recent years. Michelle Gant, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2018 And with her hot pink angora minidress, matching fuchsia lips, and springy bob, Nastassja Kinski offered a lesson in tactile sensuality in the cult classic Paris, Texas. Sophie Schulte-hillen, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2018 Starting with Riccardo Tisci’s debut collection this September 17, Burberry is banning rabbit, fox, mink, and Asiatic raccoon fur, as well as angora. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2018 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

angora

noun

an·​go·​ra aŋ-ˈgȯr-ə How to pronounce angora (audio)
: cloth or yarn made from the long soft silky hair of a special usually white domestic rabbit ( Angora rabbit ) or from the long shiny wool of a goat ( Angora goat )
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