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cashmere

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkæʒmɪɹ// UK //kˈæʃmiə// cash·mere Archaic

n. a very soft, expensive type of wool that comes from a specific kind of goat. You usually find it in high-quality sweaters and scarves.

n. a fine, soft wool fabric or yarn made from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat. Often used in high-end garment manufacturing due to its insulating properties and texture.


SIMPLE

She wore a soft cashmere sweater to the dinner.

CONTEXTUAL

Because cashmere is so delicate, you should wash it by hand rather than using a machine.

COMPLEX

The luxury brand is famous for sourcing its cashmere from high-altitude regions where the goats grow thicker, softer coats to survive the extreme cold.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Hindustani कश्मीर / کشمیر (kaśmīr, “Kashmir”), from Sanskrit कश्मीर (kaśmīra).

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the material or fabric; countable when referring to a specific garment made from it.

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