mohair

Definition

Yarn or fabric made from the hair of the angora goat, often as mixed with cotton or other materials.

Etymology

Earlier mocayre, from Middle French mocayart and Italian mocaiardo, mocaiarro, both from Arabic مُخَيَّر (muḵayyar, “choice”), past participle of خَيَّرَ (ḵayyara, “to choose”). Form influenced by hair through folk etymology. Doublet of moire; compare mockado.

Example Sentences

• "mohair goat, mohair kid"