Definition

1. Noun:
   • A domestic breed of rabbit with long white silky hair: An Angora rabbit is a type of rabbit specifically bred for its long, soft, and silky coat, which is often white. The hair, known as Angora wool, is harvested for spinning into yarn.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She raises angora rabbits for their luxurious wool.
  • The angora rabbit requires regular grooming to prevent its fur from matting.

Advanced Usage

• "Angora" as a modifier: The term "Angora" is often used attributively to describe products made from the rabbit's wool.
  • She knitted a scarf from angora yarn. (Here, "angora" specifies the type of yarn, originating from the angora rabbit.)

Variants and Related Words

• Angora wool (noun phrase): The soft hair sheared or plucked from the angora rabbit.
  • Angora wool is lighter and warmer than sheep's wool.
• Angora (noun): Can refer to the rabbit itself, its wool, or a type of goat (Angora goat) producing mohair. Context is key.
  • The angora needs careful handling. (This could refer to the rabbit or its wool, depending on context.)

Synonyms

• None precise: There is no single common noun that is a direct synonym for this specific breed. Descriptive phrases like "long-haired rabbit" or "wool rabbit" may be used informally.

Related Phrases

• To shear/pluck an angora: The process of harvesting wool from the rabbit.
  • It's time to shear the angora this season.

Related Idioms

• None: There are no common idioms specifically featuring the "angora rabbit."

Noun

1. domestic breed of rabbit with long white silky hair