cashmere
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Noun — Soft, fine wool combed from the undercoat of the cashmere goat, or fabric woven from it.
How to use cashmere
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cashmere sweater
pure cashmere
cashmere goat
Etymology
Named after Kashmir, the region historically famous for this wool.
Full origin of cashmere →Frequently asked questions
What does “cashmere” mean?
The word “cashmere” means soft, fine wool combed from the undercoat of the cashmere goat, or fabric woven from it. In plain terms, a luxuriously soft wool from a special breed of goat, prized for scarves and sweaters.
How do you pronounce “cashmere”?
“Cashmere” is pronounced KASH-meer (/kæʒˈmiɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cashmere” in a sentence?
Here is “cashmere” used in a sentence: “She wrapped herself in a cashmere scarf against the cold.”
What part of speech is “cashmere”?
“Cashmere” is a noun.