Goathair

//ˈɡoʊtˌhɛɹ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The hair of a goat, especially as used in making textiles. uncountable

    "At the front and back of the roof, narrow strips of woven goathair (mukhal) are usually sewn on to provide a bed for the pins which attach the front and back curtain walls (rugwâg) to the roof."

Example

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"At the front and back of the roof, narrow strips of woven goathair (mukhal) are usually sewn on to provide a bed for the pins which attach the front and back curtain walls (rugwâg) to the roof."

Etymology

From goat + hair.

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