1. A group comprising many breeds of domesticated rabbits that are bred for their long, soft, silky hair, which is finer than cashmere and used to make high-quality textiles. The breeds originated around Ankara (then called Angora), Turkey.

2. A breed of domesticated goats that are kept mainly for mohair, the fine, elastic, long-staple fibres of their coats, which closely resembles wool but has a much smoother surface so it does not felt.