Cat from African country changing direction (6)

I believe the answer is:

angora

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'cat' is the definition.
(Angora is an example)

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(Other definitions for angora that I've seen before include "Soft yarn from certain goats" , "Wool from long-haired goats" , "Cloth from the soft hair of a goat" , "Fabric made from goat or rabbit hair" , "Fine wool from goat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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