ˈmōˌha(a)](ə)r, -ˌhe], ]ə\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: by folk etymology (influence of hair ) (I) from earlier mocayare, from obsolete Italian mocaiarro, from Arabic mukhayyar, literally, choice, select
1. : any of various fabrics or yarns made wholly or in part of the hair of the Angora goat: as
a. : a camlet of mohair
b. : a wiry lustrous clothing fabric of mohair and cotton made in plain or twill weaves
c. : a cut-pile upholstery fabric with a mohair pile and a cotton or wool back
2. : the long silky hair of the Angora goat