Angora goat

noun

: any of a breed of domestic goats raised for their long silky hair which is the true mohair

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1745, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Angora goat was in 1745

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Angora goat

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: any of a breed of domestic goats raised for their long silky hair which is used to make true mohair fabrics

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