Mohair

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈməʊhɛː/

Origin

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

Full definition of mohair

Noun

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.