Word
cashmere
Phoneticscash·mere
US/ˈkæʒmɪɹ/
UK/kˈæʃmiə/
Definition
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.
Examples
“She wore a soft cashmere sweater to the dinner.”
“Because cashmere is so delicate, you should wash it by hand rather than using a machine.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the material or fabric; countable when referring to a specific garment made from it.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani कश्मीर / کشمیر (kaśmīr, “Kashmir”), from Sanskrit कश्मीर (kaśmīra).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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