Mohair

English

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Etymology

From Italian mocaiaro, from Arabic مخير (mukháyyar), “‘choice’”), past participle of خار (khāra), “‘to choose’”). Form probably influenced by hair. Compare mockado, moire.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈməʊhɛː/

Noun

Singular Mohair

Plural -

Mohair (-)

1. Yarn or fabric made from the hair of the angora goat, often as mixed with cotton or other materials.
2. The long, fine hair of the Angora goat.

Translations

fine hair of the Angora goat

Spanish: mohair es(es) m.

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