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Definitions for mohair
ˈmoʊˌhɛərmo·ha·ir
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Princeton's WordNet
mohairnoun
fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
Wiktionary
mohairnoun
Yarn or fabric made from the hair of the angora goat, often as mixed with cotton or other materials.
mohairnoun
The long, fine hair of the Angora goat.
Etymology: From mocaiaro, from مخير, past participle of خار. Form probably influenced by hair. Compare mockado, moire.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Mohairnoun
Thread or stuff made of camels or other hair.
Etymology: mohere,moire, Fr.
She, while her lover pants upon her breast,
Can mark the figures on an Indian chest,
And when she sees her friend in deep despair,
Observes how much a chintz exceeds mohair. Alexander Pope.
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mohair
Mohair is a type of fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat. It is known for its high luster and sheen, and is often used in clothing, shawls, upholstery, rugs, and textiles due to its durability, warmth, and insulating properties.
Webster Dictionary
Mohairnoun
the long silky hair or wool of the Angora goat of Asia Minor; also, a fabric made from this material, or an imitation of such fabric
Etymology: [F. moire, perh. from Ar. mukhayyar a kind of coarse camelot or haircloth; but prob. fr. L. marmoreus of marble, resembling marble. Cf. Moire, Marble.]
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Mohair
Mohair usually refers to a silk-like fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat. The word "mohair" was adopted into English before 1570 from the Arabic: مخير mukhayyar, a type of haircloth, literally 'choice', from khayyara, 'he chose'. Mohair fiber is approximately 25–45 microns in diameter. It is one of the oldest textile fibers in use. It is both durable and resilient. It is notable for its high luster and sheen, which has helped give it the nickname the "Diamond Fiber", and is often used in fiber blends to add these qualities to a textile. Mohair takes dye exceptionally well. Mohair is warm in winter as it has great insulating properties, while remaining cool in summer due to its moisture wicking properties. It is durable, naturally elastic, flame resistant, crease resistant, and does not felt. It is considered to be a luxury fiber, like cashmere, angora and silk, and is usually more expensive than most wool that comes from sheep. Mohair is composed mostly of keratin, a protein found in the hair, wool, horns and skin of all mammals. While it has scales like wool, the scales are not fully developed, merely indicated. Thus, mohair does not felt as wool does.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Mohair
mō′hār, n. the fine silken hair of the Angora goat of Asia Minor: cloth made of mohair. [O. Fr. mouaire (Fr. moire)—Ar. mukhayyar.]
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Etymology and Origins
Mohair
From the Arabic Mukhayyar, “goatskin hair,” through the French moire, the fine silken hair of the Angora goat.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mohair in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mohair in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- mohérCzech
- mohairSpanish
- mohäärEstonian
- モヘアJapanese
- moherPolish
- mohairPortuguese
- мохе́рRussian
- мохер, тифтик, moher, tiftikSerbo-Croatian
- tiftik, moherTurkish
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