angora goat: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Technical
Quick answer
What does “angora goat” mean?
A breed of domestic goat, primarily raised for its long, silky hair called mohair.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A breed of domestic goat, primarily raised for its long, silky hair called mohair.
The animal itself, or by association, the luxurious fibre (mohair) or products made from it.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant usage differences; spelling and pronunciation are consistent. Both varieties use the term for the animal and its fibre.
Connotations
Connotes luxury, high-quality textiles, and specific animal husbandry. Neutral to positive associations with craftsmanship.
Frequency
Low frequency in everyday conversation; higher frequency in contexts of textiles, farming, fashion, and crafts.
Grammar
How to Use “angora goat” in a Sentence
The angora goat is bred for [its noun phrase] - e.g., its mohair.They raise angora goats on [geographical noun].Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “angora goat” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The angora goat industry is quite niche.
- She bought an angora goat fleece at the show.
American English
- Angora goat farms are found in Texas.
- He studies angora goat genetics.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in the textile and fashion industries regarding sourcing of luxury fibres.
Academic
Appears in agricultural, zoological, and textile science papers.
Everyday
Rare. Might be used in contexts of knitting, weaving, or farm visits.
Technical
Precise term in animal husbandry and textile manufacturing for the specific breed.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “angora goat”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “angora goat”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “angora goat”
- Using 'angora' to refer to the goat's fibre (it's 'mohair'). Confusing the angora goat with the angora rabbit.
- Incorrect capitalisation in non-technical texts.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
They are different species. The angora goat produces mohair, a long, silky fibre. The angora rabbit produces a much finer, fluffier wool called angora wool.
The breed originates from the Ankara region (historically Angora) in Turkey.
In formal breed names (e.g., Angora goat, Angora cat) it is often capitalised. When used adjectivally for fibre (e.g., angora sweater), it is usually lowercased, though this can vary.
While primarily bred for mohair, they can be used for meat, but they are not a specialised meat breed. Their primary economic value is in their fibre.
A breed of domestic goat, primarily raised for its long, silky hair called mohair.
Angora goat is usually formal, technical in register.
Angora goat: in British English it is pronounced /æŋˈɡɔːrə ɡəʊt/, and in American English it is pronounced /æŋˈɡɔːrə ɡoʊt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
ANGORA reminds you of 'Angora' (Ankara, Turkey) + GOAT. Think: 'A Goat from Ankara gives luxurious hair.'
Conceptual Metaphor
SOURCE OF LUXURY (The goat is conceptualized as a source or producer of a high-value material).
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary product of the angora goat?