Where does “mohair” come from?
Mohair comes from Middle French mocayart, from Arabic خَيَّرَ meaning "to choose" or "select," ultimately related to Arabic خَارَ.
mohair (English): Yarn or fabric made from the hair of the angora...
Definitions
- Yarn or fabric made from the hair of the angora...
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