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What (who) is mohair - definition

NATURAL ANIMAL FIBER MADE FROM THE LONG, LUSTROUS HAIR OF THE ANGORA GOAT
Mo hair; Tonic suit; Tonic (fabric); Tonic (cloth); Tonic cloth; Tonic fabric
  • An [[Angora goat]]
  • A [[Merrythought]] [[teddy bear]] made using mohair
  • Mohair lace scarf, knitted with crochet trim on the ends

mohair         
Mohair is a type of very soft wool.
...a brown mohair dress.
N-UNCOUNT: oft N n
Mohair         
·noun 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.
mohair         
¦ noun the hair of the angora goat.
?a yarn or fabric made from mohair.
Origin
C16: from Arab. mu?ayyar 'cloth made of goat's hair' (lit. 'choice, select').

Wikipedia

Mohair

Mohair (pronounced ) is a fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat. (This should not be confused with Angora wool, which is made from the fur of the Angora rabbit.) Both durable and resilient, mohair is notable for its high luster and sheen, and is often used in fiber blends to add these qualities to a textile. Mohair takes dye exceptionally well. It feels warm in winter as it has excellent insulating properties, while its moisture-wicking properties allow it to remain cool in summer. It is durable, naturally elastic, flame-resistant and crease-resistant. It is considered a luxury fiber, like cashmere, angora, and silk, and can be more expensive than most sheep's wool.

Mohair is composed mostly of keratin, a protein found in the hair, wool, horns and skin of all mammals, but mohair's special properties are unique to the Angora goat. While it has scales like wool, the scales are not fully developed, merely indicated. Thus, mohair does not feel the same way common or standard wool does.

Mohair fiber is approximately 25–45 microns in diameter. It increases in diameter with the age of the goat, growing along with the animal. Finer, softer hair from younger animals is used (for example) in scarves and shawls; the thicker, coarser hair from older animals is more often used for carpets and in heavy fabrics intended for outerwear.

The term mohair is sometimes used to describe a type of material used for the folding roof on convertible cars. In this instance, mohair refers to a form of denim-like canvas.

Examples of use of mohair
1. My security blanket is by John Rocha, a dense, soft mohair jumper the colour of a mouses back.
2. In the coming months the municipality plans to host a tomato and mohair festival, both important products of the district.
3. "He had a mohair coat, wore expensive hand–made shoes and drove a Bristol motor car," says Myatt.
4. I didnt wear it so much as crouch inside it, protected from the shock of the cold outside world by that layer of mousecoloured mohair.
5. So that’s why our sequined cushions and mohair throws will add sparkle and provide a convivial backdrop in your sitting room, making your guests feel most welcome.