d'angora

  • 71angora — [[t]æŋgɔ͟ːrə[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n An angora goat or rabbit is a particular breed that has long silky hair. 2) N UNCOUNT: usu N n Angora cloth or clothing is made from the hair of the angora goat or rabbit. ...an angora sweater …

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  • 72Angora — n. 1 a fabric made from the hair of the angora goat or rabbit. 2 a long haired variety of cat, goat, or rabbit. Phrases and idioms: angora wool a mixture of sheep s wool and angora rabbit hair. Etymology: Angora (Ankara) in Turkey …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 73Angora cat — cat cat (k[a^]t), n. [AS. cat; akin to D. & Dan. kat, Sw. katt, Icel. k[ o]ttr, G. katze, kater, Ir. cat, W. cath, Armor. kaz, LL. catus, Bisc. catua, NGr. ga ta, ga tos, Russ. & Pol. kot, Turk. kedi, Ar. qitt; of unknown origin. Cf. {Kitten}.] 1 …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 74Angora cat — cat cat (k[a^]t), n. [AS. cat; akin to D. & Dan. kat, Sw. katt, Icel. k[ o]ttr, G. katze, kater, Ir. cat, W. cath, Armor. kaz, LL. catus, Bisc. catua, NGr. ga ta, ga tos, Russ. & Pol. kot, Turk. kedi, Ar. qitt; of unknown origin. Cf. {Kitten}.] 1 …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 75Angora —    An animal fiber sheared from the hair of the Angora rabbit. Although angora was originally sourced in France and North America, most angora is produced in China today. Its soft, fine texture and warmth capability make it a desirable fiber for… …

    Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry

  • 76Angora — I Angora   [nach Angora (Ankara)], Haartyp bestimmter Haustiere, der durch Verlängerung der Unterwolle gegenüber dem Deckhaar gekennzeichnet ist.   II Angora,   früher in Europa gebrauchter Name (Ver …

    Universal-Lexikon

  • 77angora — àn·go·ra s.f.inv. CO filato di lana ottenuto da animali a pelo molto lungo, spec. capre o conigli: maglione d angora, di lana d angora {{line}} {{/line}} DATA: 1913. ETIMO: da Angora, trascrizione del turco Engiri, nome volg. di Ankara, capitale… …

    Dizionario italiano

  • 78angora — {{hw}}{{angora}}{{/hw}}s. f. ¡ Solo nella locuz. d –a, che indica alcune razze di animali caratterizzati da pelo lunghissimo e molto morbido: gatto, coniglio d –a; capra d angora | Lana d –a, filato prodotto con il pelo delle capre e dei conigli… …

    Enciclopedia di italiano

  • 79angora — an|go|ra [æŋˈgo:rə] n [Date: 1800 1900; Origin: Angora, former name of Ankara] 1.) a type of goat, rabbit, or cat with very long soft hair or fur 2.) [U] wool or thread made from the fur of an angora goat or rabbit ▪ soft pink angora sweaters …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 80angora — UK [æŋˈɡɔːrə] / US [æŋˈɡɔrə] noun Word forms angora : singular angora plural angoras 1) [countable] a type of goat, rabbit, or cat that has long soft hair 2) [uncountable] soft wool made from the hair of an angora goat or rabbit …

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